Hellenic Heroes

 The new Pope just announced from Vatican City that Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who

 has chosen the papal name Pope Leo XIV, has been elected Pope. Born in Chicago, he 

served as the head of the Dicastery for Bishops and holds dual citizenship in the United 

States and Peru. His election marks a historic moment, as he becomes the first American 

to lead the Catholic Church.

Some of the Origins of the previous Popes: Not all Listed: Did you know that three Popes of the Roman Catholic Church were Greek?

Pope Anacletus (Cletus) – Served c. 76–88 AD. Born in Athens, he was one of the earliest bishops of Rome and a disciple of St. Peter himself.

Pope Hyginus – Served c. 138–142 AD. Also from Athens, he helped organize the Church hierarchy and dealt with early heresies.

Pope Eleutherius – Served c. 174–189 AD. He is believed to have been of Greek descent. He helped define Christian dietary practices and welcomed converts from many lands.

These early Greek popes helped shape the foundation of Christianity, proof that Hellenic heritage runs deep in the roots of Western faith.

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