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St. Sixtus III

Pope 432 to 40.

“Previous to his accession he was prominent among the Roman clergy and in correspondence with St. Augustine.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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  1. Catholic Encyclopedia (1913), “Pope St. Sixtus III”. New Advent edition. newadvent.org

Dates follow the Catholic Encyclopedia’s list of popes; for the earliest popes they are traditional. Photo credits.