Description: (Bishop of Rome from 67 AD to 76 AD)
Pope Linus served as the bishop of Rome from around AD 68 until his death around AD 80, succeeding St. Peter as the second Bishop of Rome. He is considered one of the early popes who was canonized and is mentioned in the New Testament. Specifically, he is noted to have been with Paul the Apostle in Rome towards the end of Paul's life. Linus dedicated his professional life to the leadership and stewardship of the early Christian community in Rome.