Saint Peter, chief of the Apostles, was appointed by Christ as the rock on which the Church is built (Matthew 16:18) and the first Bishop of Rome. He led the apostolic community after Pentecost and was martyred in Rome under Nero around AD 64; his tomb lies beneath the high altar of St. Peter's Basilica.

Pope Saint Peter, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 30–64.

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