Pope-elect Stephen
7th century –March 26, 752
Catholic priest
- Born in
- Rome
- Passed away in
- Rome
Pope-elect Stephen (Latin: Stephanus; 7th century — 26 March 752), before 1961 previously known as Pope Stephen II, was a Roman cardinal-priest and presbyter selected on 23 March 752 to succeed Pope Zachary. Because he died before his episcopal consecration, Stephen is merely considered a pope-elect rather than a legitimate pope.
He is one of two "popes-elect" of the Catholic Church, the other being Pope-elect Celestine II.
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