Pope-elect Stephen
priest of Rome elected pope in March 752
b. 7th century · d. 26 Mar 752
Bishop of Rome (Pope) · 23 Mar 752–26 Mar 752
Offices
- Bishop of Rome (Pope) 23 Mar 752 – 26 Mar 752
Pope-elect Stephen, 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.
Related people
- Zachary succeeded · traditional
- Stephen II preceded · traditional
Places
- Rome ministry
- St. Peter's Basilica burial
- Papal States ministry
How we know
Recorded as a historical figure.