POPE
Pope Saint Celestine V
Pope, Bishop of Rome
Pope Saint Celestine V, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1294–1294.
background
Pope Saint Celestine V was a holy hermit elected pope in old age who, after only five months, made the historic decision to resign the papacy, returning to solitude. He was canonized in 1313.
summary
Pope Saint Celestine V, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1294–1294.
papacy Start
1294
papacy End
1294
birth Name
Pietro Angelerio