POPE
Pope Urban I
Pope, Bishop of Rome
Pope Urban I, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 222–230.
background
Pope Urban I, also known as Saint Urban (175?–230), was the bishop of Rome from 222 to 23 May 230. He was born in Rome and succeeded Callixtus I, who had been martyred. It was believed for centuries that Urban I was also martyred. However, recent historical discoveries now lead scholars to believe that he died of natural causes.
summary
Pope Urban I, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 222–230.
papacy Start
222
papacy End
230

