POPE
Pope-elect Stephen
Pope, Bishop of Rome
Pope-elect Stephen, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 752–752.
background
Pope-elect Stephen, before 1961 previously known as Pope Stephen II, was a Roman cardinal-priest and presbyter selected on 23 March 752 to succeed Pope Zachary. Because he died before his episcopal consecration, Stephen is merely considered a pope-elect rather than a legitimate pope.
summary
Pope-elect Stephen, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 752–752.
papacy Start
752
papacy End
752

