Pope-elect Stephen
Pope-elect Stephen | |
|---|---|
| Bishop-elect of Rome | |
| Native name | Stephanus |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Province | Rome |
| Diocese | Rome (elect) |
| See | Holy See (elect) |
| Appointed | 22 March 752 |
| In office | 22 March 752 – 25 March 752 |
| Predecessor | Zachary |
| Successor | Stephen II (as Pope) Celestine II (as Pope-elect) |
| Previous post(s) | Cardinal-priest of San Crisogono (745–752) |
| Orders | |
| Created cardinal | 745 by Zachary |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7th or 8th century |
| Died | 25 March 752 Rome, Duchy of Rome |
| Buried | Old St. Peter's Basilica, Rome |
| Nationality | Roman |
| Denomination | Catholicism |
| Residence | Apostolic Palace of the Lateran (as Pope-elect) |
| Occupation | Cardinal-priest |
| Profession | Presbyter |
| Other popes named Stephen | |
Pope-elect Stephen (Latin: Stephanus; 7th or 8th century — 25 March 752), before 1961 previously known as Pope Stephen II, was a Roman cardinal-priest and presbyter selected on 22 March 752 to succeed Pope Zachary. Because he died before his episcopal consecration, Stephen is merely considered a pope-elect rather than a legitimate pope.
He is one of two "popes-elect" of the Catholic Church, the other being Pope-elect Celestine II.