In this episode of The Popes: A History, we examine the life and historical significance of Pope Hyginus, recognized as the 9th pope of the Catholic Church. Leading the Christian community in the 2nd century AD, Pope Hyginus succeeded Pope Telesphorus. We look into what is known and what remains uncertain about his background, actions, and legacy.

This episode presents a narrated account adapted from publicly available historical sources. It is intended as an accessible retelling, not an original scholarly work.

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In this episode of The Popes: A History, we examine the life and historical significance of Pope Telesphorus, recognized as the 8th pope of the Catholic Church. Leading the Christian community in the 2nd century AD, Pope Telesphorus succeeded Sixtus I. We look into what is known and what remains uncertain about his background, actions, and legacy.

This episode presents a narrated account adapted from publicly available historical sources. It is intended as an accessible retelling, not an original scholarly work.

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In this episode of The Popes: A History, we examine the life and historical significance of Pope Sixtus I, recognized as the 7th pope of the Catholic Church. Leading the Christian community in the 2nd century AD, Pope Sixtus I succeeded Alexander I. We look into what is known and what remains uncertain about his background, actions, and legacy.

This episode presents a narrated account adapted from publicly available historical sources. It is intended as an accessible retelling, not an original scholarly work.

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