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Pope Pius I (Latin: Pius Primus; died 154) was an Italian priest of the Roman Catholic Church and the 10th Pope, the official title is the Bishop of Rome from 140 until his death in 154.[1]
Pius I | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Rome | |
| |
| See | Holy See |
| Papacy began | c. 140 |
| Papacy ended | c. 155 |
| Predecessor | Hyginus |
| Successor | Anicetus |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Pius |
| Born | c. late 1st century Aquileia, Italy |
| Died | c. 155 Rome, Roman Empire |
| Sainthood | |
| Feast day | 11 July |
| Other popes named Pius | |
Pius became pope in 140.[3]
He was the first sole Bishop of Rome during his reign. Previously, the Bishop of Rome was a council of Bishops with the Pope being the head of the council. His feast day is celebrated on July 11.[4]
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