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Pope Saint Soter
Pope Saint Soter

Pope Saint Soter

Also known as: Pope of Charity; Sotere; Sotero; Soterius; Soterus

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

22-Apr

Born

At Fondi, Italy

Died

Tradition says he was martyred c.175, though no evidence has survived; buried in the Callistus cemetery in Rome, Italy

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

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Biography

Pope Saint Soter, born in Fondi, Italy, is recognized as the 12th pope of the Catholic Church. Unfortunately, very little is known about his life before he was chosen as pontiff around the year 166. Nonetheless, his contributions to the early Church and his dedication to upholding its teachings have secured his place as a revered figure in Catholic history.

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