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Entities: popes

All entities of type “popes” extracted from biographies with their relational weight.

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Pius IX Pope who canonized Josaphat in 1867. 75 Gregory the Great Pope contemporary to Saint Psalmodius. 40 Saint Peter Apostle and first pope, mentioned as the father of Petronilla. 34 Benedict XIV Pope who beatified Jerome Emiliani. 34 Gregory XVI Pope who established the liturgical feast of the blessed. 30 Pius VII Pope who authorized the cult of Blessed Rainier. 30 Urban VIII Pope who beatified Josaphat. 27 Pius VI Pope cited as having approved the cult of Julie in 1821. 26 Leo IX Pope who visited the saint's sepulchre in 1049. 24 Innocent IV 13th-century pope who testified to the saint's miracles. 23 Gregory IX Pope who attested to the miracles of Bruno. 21 Clement X Pope who extended the cult of Saint Gonsalo to the entire Dominican Order. 20 Urban II Pope who preached the First Crusade. 19 Innocent III Pope who commissioned Pierre de Castelnau against the Albigensians. 18 Gregory VII Pope during whose pontificate Saint Gausbert died. 17 Alexander III Pope who proceeded with the canonization of Bertrand in Toulouse. 17 Clement XIII Pope who granted indulgences for the cult of Saint Gregory. 16 Benedict XIII Pope who established the Institute as a religious Order in 1725. 16 Eugene IV Pope who sent Nicholas Albergati to the Council of Basel. 15 Pius V Successor to Pius IV, he supported Charles Borromeo in his reforms. 15 Innocent II Pope reigning during the saint's lifetime. 15 Leo XII Pope who proceeded with the beatification of Julian. 14 Saint Gregory the Great Pope and author of the Dialogues, primary narrator of the life of Servulus. 14 Clement VIII Pope who approved the reform of the Trinitarians. 14 Paul V Pope who approved the bull of erection of the Oratory. 14 Eugene III Pope who transferred the relics of Saint Vannes in 1147. 13 Paschal II Pope reigning during the episcopate of Geoffrey. 12 Urban V Reforming pope of French origin, 200th pope of the Catholic Church. 12 John XXII Pope who placed the diocese of Rieux under the protection of Saint Cizy. 12 Saint Leo the Great Pope who maintained close correspondence with Constantine and the Gallic bishops. 11 Leo X Pope who authorized the office of Saint Ozanne. 11 Clement XI Pope who authorized the public cult of Salvador of Horta. 11 Sixtus IV Pope who authorized the reform of the Couëts. 11 Leo III Pope who presented the relics of Hippolytus to Charlemagne. 11 Clement I Pope who ordained and sent Latuin on a mission. 11 Adrian I Pope who approved the mission of Hildegrin in Saxony. 11 Innocent XI Pope who authorized the office of Saint Hedwig on October 17. 10 Celestine I Pope who confirmed the election of Maximian. 10 Gregory XIII Pope who confirmed the Congregation of the Oratory in 1575. 10 Nicholas I Pope who confirmed the titles of Raoul. 9 Martin V Pope who confirmed the tradition by a bull in 1437. 9 Alexander IV Pope who summoned Albert to Rome. 9 Symmachus Pope defended by Apollinaris. 9 Damasus I Pope who ordained the two brothers and sent them on a mission. 9 Paul III Pope who approved the Somascan Order in 1540. 9 Hormisdas Pope contemporary with the end of the life of Lautein. 9 Sergius I Pope reigning at the end of the 7th century. 9 Callixtus II Archbishop of Vienne who became pope, present at the Pleas of God in 1116. 8 Honorius III Pope who instructed the canonization cause. 8 Nicholas V Friend of Albergati, whose election to the pontificate he predicted. 8 Celestine III Pope who confirmed the election of Albert and appointed him cardinal. 8 Innocent XII Pope who beatified Saint Zita in 1696. 8 Sixtus V Pope who edited the works of Ambrose. 8 Vitalian Pope from 657 to 671, defender of discipline and orthodoxy against Monothelitism. 8 Alexander VII Pope reigning at the end of Olier's life. 8 Clement VII Pope mentioned as having possessed a relic of the saint. 8 The Pope The authority in Rome to whom Daguin is sent for absolution. 8 Urban IV Pope who canonized Felix in 1262. 7 Vigilius Pope who held the Council of Constantinople and was persecuted by Justinian. 7 Gregory IV Pope who instituted the feast of All Saints in France in 837. 7 Martin I Martyr pope sent into exile by Constans II. 7 Leo I Pope whose body was transferred by Sergius to a new mausoleum. 7 Gregory XV Pope who elevated the congregation to the rank of a regular order in 1621. 7 Saint Marcellinus Pope contemporary to the beginning of the episcopate of Nectarius. 7 Gelasius I Pope of African origin who reigned from 493 to 496. 7 Pelagius II Predecessor of Gregory the Great, mentioned as an alternative. 7 Boniface VIII Pope who appointed Louis to the bishopric of Toulouse. 6 Gregory X Pope who convened the Council of Lyon. 6 Stephen I Pope in office at the time of the events. 6 Alexander II Pope whose election was supported by Peter Damian against the antipope. 6 Clement XIV Pope who granted canonical institution and the house of Saints John and Paul. 6 Nicholas IV Childhood friend of Conrad, Minister General of the Franciscans, and later pope. 6 Pius IV Pope who authorized the cult of Conrad. 6 Clement XII Pope who canonized Catherine in 1727. 6 Gregory I Pope cited in the introduction. 6 Clement IX Pope in office at the time of the saint's death. 6 Leo II Pope who ordained Sergius as a priest. 5 Sylvester I 33rd pope of the Catholic Church, known for having baptized Constantine. 5 Agatho Pope who exonerated Wilfrid during his first exile. 5 Zachary Pope who granted the exemption to Fulda. 5 John VIII Sovereign pontiff who crowned Richardis and Charles the Fat. 5 Sylvester II Tutor of Giraud and future pope. 5 Sergius I Pope who possibly consecrated Wiron and Plechelm. 5 Leo IV Pope who authorized the transfer of the relics of Saint Callistus. 5 Paul IV Future pope who collaborated with Jerome in Venice. 5 Alexander VIII Pope cited in the text as having canonized the saint in 1658. 5 Saint Linus Immediate successor of Saint Peter before Clement. 5 Saint Clement Pope who sent Nicaise on a mission to the Gauls. 5 Peter First pope, present at the death and funeral of the Virgin Mary. 4 Liberius Pope whose name is associated with the papal catalogue compiled by Philocalus. 4 Saint Pius I Sovereign pontiff and martyr of the 2nd century. 4 Innocent I Pope who received Victricius in Rome and author of a decretal. 4 Hilarius Pope from 461 to 467, successor to Leo the Great. 4 Adrian IV Pope whose death in 1159 triggered the schism. 4 Paschal I Pope who transferred relics to the Vatican in the 9th century. 4 Alexander VI Pope who authorized the return of the relics to Naples in 1497. 4 Callixtus III Pope who ordered the revision of Joan's trial. 4 Paul I Pope who authorized the transfer of martyrs' relics to France. 4 Cornelius Pope contemporary with Dionysius, opposed to Novatian. 4 Gregory III Pope who granted a church in the name of Sabas in Rome. 4 Callixtus II Pope before whom Hugh and Norbert appear in Reims. 4 Innocent VI Pope reigning at the time of the saint's death. 4 Julius II Pope and member of the League of Cambrai. 4 Pius II Contemporary pope who praised the virtues of Joan. 4 John III Pope contemporary to the beginning of the saint's life. 4 Saint Caius Pope and uncle of Saint Susanna. 3 Julius I Pope who supported Paul and Athanasius against the Arians. 3 Saint Eleutherius Pope who ordained Saint Irenaeus. 3 Victor I Pope of African origin who reigned at the end of the 2nd century. 3 Saint Fabian Pope who had the remains of Pontian transported to Rome. 3 Benedict II Pope mentioned as having received the request for canonization (historically Benedict IX). 3 Stephen II Brother and predecessor of Paul I. 3 Gregory V Legitimate pope and contemporary of Saint Nilus. 3 Gregory XIV Pope who offered a bishopric to Andrew Avellino. 3 Clement III Pope who requested Albert for arbitrations. 3 Gregory II Pope who gave his apostolic mission to Winfrid. 3 John V Pope who responded to Caldeolus regarding liturgical questions. 3 Adrian II Pope reigning at the time of the saint's death. 3 Clement VI Pope who approved the order. 3 Benedict IX Pope who canonized Saint Emeric and his father. 3 Honorius III Pope who canonized Saint Hugh. 3 Fabian Pope to whom Pontius entrusted his goods for the poor. 3 Gelasius II Predecessor of Callixtus II, died at Cluny. 3 John I Friend of Boethius and recipient of his theological treatises before his pontificate. 3 Felix III Predecessor of Gelasius I on the See of Saint Peter. 3 Honorius I Pope who received Kilian in Rome. 3 Urban VI Pope who extended the feast of the Visitation to the entire Church in 1389. 3 Saint Clement I Pope contemporary with the end of the life of John. 3 Stephen V Immediate predecessor of Paschal I. 3 Sovereign Pontiff Unidentified pope who sent relics of Saint Peter to Évroult. 3 Pelagius I Pope who established Dol as a bishopric. 3 Marcellus I Pope whose shroud fragment is preserved in Nolay. 3 John VII Pope who consecrated a chapel to the Holy Shroud in the Vatican. 3 Eugene I Immediate predecessor of Vitalian. 3 Adeodatus Pope during whose reign Sergius arrived in Rome. 3 Saint Damasus I 4th-century pope known for his work restoring the catacombs and his poetic inscriptions. 2 Saint Cletus Roman pope often confused with Anacletus. 2 Boniface IV Pope who dedicated the Pantheon to the Virgin and the martyrs in 607. 2 Clement V Former Bishop of Comminges, he instituted the Jubilee and transferred the relics. 2 Saint Martin I Martyr pope exiled by the emperor before the pontificate of Eugene I. 2 Saint Silverius Pope and martyr commemorated on June 20. 2 Saint Alexander I Sixth pope of the Catholic Church, martyr under Trajan. 2 Urban I Pope and martyr whose relics are venerated at Saint-Urbain. 2 Innocent VIII Pope who canonized Leopold IV in 1485. 2 Saint Sixtus I Seventh pope of the Catholic Church, successor to Alexander I. 2 Leo XI Archbishop of Florence whose papal election was predicted by the saint. 2 Eusebius Pope and confessor, successor to Marcellus I. 2 Saint Eugene I Roman Sovereign Pontiff who succeeded Martin I. 2 Clement IV Pope who promulgated the decree of canonization of Hedwig. 2 Saint Paul I Pope who transferred the relics of Melchiades. 2 Anastasius I Pope who received Gregory in Rome. 2 Innocent XIII Pope who approved the cult of Dalmace Monier in 1721. 2 Sixtus II Third-century pope sometimes confused with the consecrator of Saint Sixtus of Reims. 2 Saint Miltiades Pope of African origin who reigned from 310 to 314. 2 Saint Anacletus Pope contemporary to the end of the saint's life. 2 Benedict III Immediate predecessor of Nicholas I. 2 Saint Sylvester Pope whose relic was venerated by Saint Lupus. 2 Gregory XI Pope who approved the order. 2 Leo the Great Predecessor of Hilary on the See of Rome. 2 Conon Immediate predecessor of Sergius I. 2 Evaristus Successor of Anacletus, ordained bishop by him. 2 Marcellinus Pope who ordained Emygdius as bishop. 2 Saint Dionysius Pope who regulated the jurisdiction of dioceses in 271. 2 Honorius IV Pope to whom Philip asked for his blessing before dying. 2 Stephen III Pope who visited Verdun with Pepin the Short. 2 Boniface IX Pope who canonized Saint Bridget in 1391. 2 Benedict VIII Pope supported by Henry II against an antipope. 2 Clement II Pope reigning at the time of the saint's death. 2 Siricius Pope contemporary to the saint's life. 2 Paschal II Pope who authorized the foundation of the monastery in 1104. 2 Agapetus II Pope who encouraged the marriage of Adelaide to Otto I. 2 John XII Pope reigning at the time of Eberhard's death. 2 Paul II Pope who wrote to Charlemagne regarding the Church of Vienne. 2 Leo I the Great Pope cited as a major reference alongside Gelasius. 2 Eleutherius Predecessor of Victor I on the Roman see. 2 Saint Felix III Great-grandfather of Saint Gregory and Tarsilla, Bishop of Rome. 2 Saint Cornelius Pope who instructed and baptized Basil. 2 Benedict VII Pope who authorized the translation of relics in 983. 2 Boniface I Pope who ordered the holding of a council in which Castor participated. 2 John IV Pope mentioned to provide chronological context for the narrative. 2 Saint Leo I the Great Pope contemporary to the end of the saint's life. 2 Sixtus I Pope contemporary to the events. 2 Alexander V Pope who ordered the examination of the dispute over relics in the 15th century. 2 Zosimus Pope who utilized a commonitorium for his envoys. 2 Gregory VI Pope contemporary to the end of the saint's life. 2 Agapetus I Roman pope (535-536) known for his doctrinal firmness against the Eutychian heresy. 1 Anterus Pope of Greek origin who reigned in the 3rd century. 1 Benedict XI Subject of the biography, a 14th-century Dominican pope. 1 Celestine V Hermit who became pope, famous for his abdication. 1 Felix IV Pope from 526 to 530, successor to John I. 1 Hyginus Ninth pope of the Catholic Church, of Greek origin. 1 Nicholas I the Great Pope from 858 to 867, defender of the Roman primacy. 1 Saint Boniface I Pope from 418 to 422, successor of Zosimus. 1 Saint Callixtus I Pope and martyr, successor of Zephyrinus. 1 Saint Clement of Rome Fourth pope of the Church, martyr, and author of the Epistle to the Corinthians. 1 Saint Lucius I 22nd pope of the Catholic Church and martyr. 1 Saint Pontian Pope and martyr of the 3rd century, exiled to Sardinia. 1 Saint Symmachus Pope from 498 to 514, of Sardinian origin, defender of orthodoxy against the Laurentian schism. 1 Saint Telesphorus Eighth pope of the Catholic Church, of Greek origin and a martyr. 1 Saint Urban I Pope and martyr of the 3rd century, successor to Callixtus. 1 Siricius of Rome Pope from 384 to 398, the first to officially use the title of pope. 1 Saint Leo III Roman Pope (795-816) who crowned Charlemagne emperor. 1 Alexander I Pope who converted Hermes and performed several miracles. 1 Otto III Holy Roman Emperor, protector of Bruno. 1 Cardinal Pedicini Vice-Chancellor of the Roman Church and confidant of Anna-Maria for thirty years. 1 Saint Zachary Pope who consecrated Burchard as Bishop of Würzburg. 1 Saint Anicetus Pope reigning in Rome during the visit of Hegesippus. 1 Stephen IX Pope who appointed Peter Damian cardinal-bishop of Ostia. 1 Clement VII (antipope) Avignon pope during the Great Western Schism, he appointed Pierre as bishop and later as cardinal. 1 Soter Bishop of Rome (pope) contemporary of Dionysius. 1 Julius III Pope who authorized the celebration of the saint's feast in Portugal. 1 Marcellus II Pope and maternal uncle of Robert Bellarmine. 1 Martin IV Legate of the Holy See and later Pope, he oversaw the elevation of the relics in 1265. 1 Felix V Grandfather of Amadeus IX, Duke of Savoy who became an antipope. 1 Saint Gregory Pope who reported the miracle of the flooding of the Adige. 1 Bruno of Cologne Archbishop of Cologne and brother of Emperor Otto I. 1 Honorius II Pope who consecrated Ubald as Bishop of Gubbio. 1 Maurice Bourdin Antipope supported by Henry V, captured at Sutri. 1 Saint Marcellus Pope who received Chrysolius in Rome and sent him on a mission. 1 Albert of Ostia Prelate who carried out the translation of the relics in 1145. 1 Honorius IV Pope who ratified the election of Rostang. 1 Victor II Pope who granted extensive spiritual powers to Gautier. 1 Pontian Pope (230-235) who welcomed and baptized the saint. 1 Saint Paschal I Pope who restored the church and translated the bodies of the martyrs. 1 Sixtus V Pope who approved the Order in 1588. 1 Saint Hilary Legate of Pope Leo at Ephesus, later pope himself. 1 John XV Pope who performed the formal canonization of Ulrich in 993. 1 Saint Sixtus II Pope and martyr, mentor of Saint Lawrence. 1 Saint Julius I Pope who appointed Donatus as Bishop of Arezzo in 346. 1 Saint Celestine I Successor of Boniface I to the See of Peter. 1 Charlemagne Emperor of the Franks who showed his regard for Ardon. 1 Eugene II Sovereign pontiff advised by Peter (historically, likely Eugene III). 1 Leo VII Pope who summoned Odo to Rome. 1 Stephen VIII Pope who requested the intervention of Odo. 1 Saint Callistus I Predecessor of Urban I on the See of Peter. 1 Eutychian Pope who had the saint's body transported to his church. 1 Anastasius IV Pope from the Order of Saint-Ruf. 1 Saint Pius V Pope of the Order of Preachers mentioned in the martyrology. 1 Jean Dave Bishop of Namur in the 17th century, author of a hagiographic catalogue. 1 John II Predecessor of Agapetus I on the papal throne. 1 Ignatius of Constantinople Patriarch of Constantinople whose deposition prompted Euthymius' departure for Mount Athos. 1 Saint Hyginus Predecessor of Pius I. 1 Martin Pope who consecrated Agripan. 1 Formosus Pope who confirmed the foundation of Gigny in 895. 1 Miltiades Pope who presided over the Council of Rome in 313. 1 Pelagius Pope contemporary with Saint Aré. 1 Pope of Rome The Pope to whom the two brothers request their mission. 1 John XVI Pope who received Adalberon II in Rome in 994. 1 Felix I Pope who sent Reverianus on a mission to Gaul. 1 Gregory I the Great Pope noted for his lasting influence on ecclesiastical discipline. 1 Saint Mark Immediate predecessor of Julius I on the papal throne. 1 Saint Hormisdas Pope and father of Saint Silverius. 1 Adrian VI Pope who decreed the canonization of Antoninus. 1 Lucius III Pope from the Caccianemici family. 1 Sixtus III Pope near whom Hilary was buried. 1 Telesphorus Immediate predecessor of Hyginus on the See of Peter. 1 Innocent X Pope to whom the beatification was requested. 1 John VI Pope mentioned in the chronological context. 1 Roman Pontiff The unnamed pope who sent Genulph on a mission. 1 Urban VII Pope mentioned for the approval of the office (likely a textual confusion with Urban VIII). 1 Caius Pope who supported Christians during the persecution. 1 Nicholas III Pope who authorized the feast of the saint in the 13th century. 1 Chrodebert Bishop of Paris who had a church built near the saint's tomb. 1 Dionysius of Rome Pope to whom Dionysius of Alexandria addressed his Apology. 1 Callistus III Pope who canonized Vincent Ferrer. 1 Hugh the White Legate of the Holy See who presided over the Council of Auch. 1 Stephen Pope who transferred the bodies of martyrs to Rome. 1 Unnamed Pope Sovereign pontiff who advised Humbert to found a pious house. 1 Saint Eusebius Pope who baptized Saint Savina. 1 Martin II Pope mentioned in the text (historically Martin IV) against whom Forlì had revolted. 1 Mgr Filippa de Martiniana Bishop who sealed the reliquary in 1764. 1 Anno of Cologne Archbishop of Cologne who performed a translation of relics. 1 Sergius IV Pope in office at the time of the saint's death. 1 Boniface V Pope who wrote to Edwin and Ethelburga to encourage their faith. 1 Urban III Pope who ordered the elevation of the relics. 1 Severinus Pope mentioned to provide chronological context for the narrative. 1 Pius VIII Pope who approved the cult of Clare Gambacorti in 1830. 1 Adrian V Pope from the Fieschi family. 1 Saint Leo I Pope who defined the boundaries of ecclesiastical provinces in the 5th century. 1 John IX Pope mentioned in the introduction of the biography. 1 Felix II Antipope or provisional pope during the exile of Liberius. 1 Lucius II Pope who protected the foundation of Arvières. 1 Dionysius Pope contemporary to the beginning of the narrative. 1 Innocent VII Pope who granted privileges to the sanctuary of Rue. 1 Anacletus Pope during whose reign Saint Clair is said to have come to Rome. 1 Sergius II Pope mentioned in relation to the canonical status of Ebbo. 1 Saint Anterus Immediate predecessor of Fabian. 1 John XIX Pope who confirmed the title of Apostle for Martial in the 11th century. 1 Leo VIII Pope who confirmed the miracle of the angelic consecration. 1 Victor III Former abbot of Monte Cassino who became pope, witness to the miracles of the relics. 1 Constantine Pope reigning at the beginning of the 8th century. 1 Saint Marcellus I Pope to whom Ceronne had a great devotion. 1 Zephyrinus Pope during whose pontificate Origen visited Rome. 1 Clement VIII Pope healed by Philip and who honored him greatly. 1 Leo V Pope mentioned to establish the chronology of the saint's death. 1 Theodosius Mentioned as a pope who dedicated a new church. 1 Saint Zephyrinus Predecessor of Callixtus I on the Apostolic See. 1 Saint Damasus Pope contemporary to the mission of Saint Mansuetus. 1 Anastasius II Pope contemporary to the conversion of Clovis. 1 Saint Soter Pope contemporary to the beginning of the saint's life. 1 Theodore I Pope contemporary to the end of the saint's life. 1 Saint Evaristus Pope contemporary with the end of the life of Timothy. 1 Simplicius Pope contemporary to the death of the saint. 1

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