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Quote by Pope Stephen I

“Let there be no innovation; keep to what has been handed down.”

Quote by Pope Stephen I

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Pope Stephen I, died on August 2, 257, was the Bishop of Rome and is recognized as the first Pope in the history of the Catholic Church. During his tenure, he was dedicated to consolidating the authority of the Roman Church and promoting the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire. more

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