# Pope Anacletus

_3rd pope and bishop of Rome from c. 79 to c. 92 AD_

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> Pope Anacletus, also known as Cletus, was the bishop of Rome, following Peter and Linus. Anacletus served between c. AD 80 and his death, c. AD 92. Cletus was a Roman who, during his tenure as pope, ordained a number of priests and is traditionally credited with setting up about 25 parishes in Rome. Although the precise dates of his pontificate are uncertain, he "died a martyr, perhaps about 91". Cletus is mentioned in the Roman Canon of the mass; his feast day is April 26.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 25 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q80450#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q80450#P19))
- **Place of death:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q80450#P20))
- **Occupation:** Catholic priest ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q80450#P106))
- **Positions held:** Pope (until 0092) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q80450#P39))

## Questions

**When was Pope Anacletus born?**  
Pope Anacletus was born on 25 in Rome.

**What positions has Pope Anacletus held?**  
Positions held by Pope Anacletus include: Pope (until 0092).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Pope Anacletus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Anacletus) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q80450](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q80450) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Pope Anacletus.jpg by Artaud de Montor (1772–1849) (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pope_Anacletus.jpg)

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"Pope Anacletus". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/pope-anacletus. Retrieved 6 November 2026.