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How Many Saint and Blessed Pope Are There in the History of the Catholic Church?

The Catholic Church has a long and illustrious history, encompassing the leadership of numerous popes who have dedicated their lives to the service of God and the faithful. Among these spiritual shepherds, some have been elevated to the ranks of sainthood or beatification, attesting to their exceptional sanctity and profound impact.

 Blessed Popes

The esteemed group of blessed popes consists of ten pontiffs whose lives and virtues have been recognized as worthy of beatification. The list of blessed popes includes: 
 

  1. Blessed Victor III
  2. Blessed Urban II
  3. Blessed Eugene III
  4. Blessed Gregory X (1713)
  5. Blessed Innocent V (1898)
  6. Blessed Benedict XI (1736)
  7. Blessed Urban V (1870)
  8. Blessed Innocent XI (1956)
  9. Blessed Pius IX (2000)
     

Canonized Popes

The canonized popes, a testament to their exceptional holiness and profound impact on the Church, stand as an illustrious group of eighty-three saints. Here is the list of these revered pontiffs:

  1. Saint Peter
  2. Saint Linus
  3. Saint Anacletus I
  4. Saint Clement I
  5. Saint Evaristus
  6. Saint Alexander I
  7. Saint Sixtus I
  8. Saint Telesphorus
  9. Saint Hyginus
  10. Saint Pius I
  11. Saint Anicetus
  12. Saint Soter
  13. Saint Eleutherius
  14. Saint Victor I
  15. Saint Zephyrinus
  16. Saint Callixtus I
  17. Saint Hippolytus of Rome
  18. Saint Urban I
  19. Saint Pontian
  20. Saint Anterus
  21. Saint Fabian
  22. Saint Cornelius
  23. Saint Lucius I
  24. Saint Stephen I
  25. Saint Sixtus II
  26. Saint Dionysius (or Dionigi)
  27. Saint Felix I
  28. Saint Eutychian
  29. Saint Caius
  30. Saint Marcellinus
  31. Saint Marcellus I
  32. Saint Eusebius
  33. Saint Miltiades
  34. Saint Sylvester I
  35. Saint Mark
  36. Saint Julius I
  37. Saint Damasus I
  38. Saint Siricius
  39. Saint Anastasius I
  40. Saint Innocent I
  41. Saint Zosimus
  42. Saint Boniface I
  43. Saint Celestine I
  44. Saint Sixtus III
  45. Saint Leo I, also known as Leo the Great
  46. Saint Hilary
  47. Saint Simplicius
  48. Saint Felix III (II)
  49. Saint Gelasius I
  50. Saint Symmachus
  51. Saint Hormisdas
  52. Saint John I
  53. Saint Felix IV (III)
  54. Saint Agapetus I
  55. Saint Silverius
  56. Saint Gregory I, also known as Gregory the Great
  57. Saint Boniface IV
  58. Saint Adeodatus I
  59. Saint Martin I
  60. Saint Eugene I
  61. Saint Vitalian
  62. Saint Agatho
  63. Saint Leo II
  64. Saint Benedict II
  65. Saint Sergius I
  66. Saint Gregory II
  67. Saint Gregory III
  68. Saint Zacharias
  69. Saint Paul I
  70. Saint Stephen III (IV)
  71. Saint Leo III
  72. Saint Paschal I
  73. Saint Leo IV
  74. Saint Nicholas I
  75. Saint Adrian III
  76. Saint Leo IX
  77. Saint Gregory VII
  78. Saint Celestine V
  79. Saint Pius V
  80. Saint Pius X
  81. Saint John XXIII
  82. Saint John Paul II
  83. Saint Paul VI

 

The legacy of these blessed and saintly popes serves as a profound inspiration for the faithful, showcasing the heights of spiritual devotion and dedication achievable in the service of God and the Church. Their lives continue to guide and uplift the faithful, leaving an indelible mark on the history of the Catholic Church.

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