Chronological List of Popes (assassinated Because of Defending The Faith)
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- Saint Peter (64/67), traditionally martyred by crucifixion.
- Saint Anacletus (88).
- Saint Sixtus I (125), traditionally martyred.
- Saint Hyginus (142), traditionally martyred.
- Saint Pius I (155), by sword.
- Saint Anicetus (166), traditionally martyred.
- Saint Soter (175), traditionally martyred.
- Saint Eleuterus (189), traditionally martyred.
- Saint Callixtus I (223).
- Saint Fabian (250).
- Saint Cornelius (253).
- Saint Stephen I (257).
- Saint Sixtus II (258).
- Saint Martin I (655).
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