Pope Urban I
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| Gender | Male |
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| Born | Rome |
| Italy | |
| Died | Rome |
| Italy | |
| Papacy began | 222 |
| Papacy ended | 23 May 230 |
| Successor | Pope Pontian |
| Predecessor | Pope Callixtus I |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Feast day | 25 May |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 780293 |
Pope Urban I Life story
Pope Urban I was the bishop of Rome from 222 to 23 May 230. He was born in Rome and succeeded Callixtus I, who had been martyred. It was previously believed for centuries that Urban I was also martyred. However, recent historical discoveries now lead scholars to believe that he died of natural causes.
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