Pope Cornelius

Pope Cornelius was the 21st pope of the Catholic Church, from 1 March 251 to 1 June 253. He was born in Rome. He is venerated as a saint. As with most of the early popes, little is known of his life beyond what later tradition records.

Pontificate

1 March 251 – 1 June 253 (2 years, 3 months)

Born

c. 180, Rome

Died

1 June 253, Civitavecchia

Preceded by

Pope Fabian

Succeeded by

Pope Lucius I

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