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Vigilius

Pope 537 to 55.

“Reigned 537-55, date of birth unknown; died at Syracuse, 7 June 555.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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

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