Pius I | |
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| Bishop of Rome | |
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| See | Holy See |
| Papacy began | c. 140 |
| Papacy ended | c. 155 |
| Predecessor | Hyginus |
| Successor | Anicetus |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pius c. late 1st century |
| Died | c. 155 Rome, Roman Empire |
| Sainthood | |
| Feast day | 11 July |
| Other popes named Pius | |
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.
Pius was born at Aquileia, in Northern Italy.
Pius became pope in 140.
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.
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| Preceded by Hyginus |
Bishop of Rome Pope 140–154 |
Succeeded by Anicetus |