First pope who was already a bishop when elevated to the Holy See: Marinus I (882-884) When you think of it, why make someone Bishop of Rome when they're *already* a bishop of somewhere else. #popefacts - ThreadSky

thomashendrickson.bsky.social • 15 days ago

First pope who was already a bishop when elevated to the Holy See: Marinus I (882-884)

When you think of it, why make someone Bishop of Rome when they're *already* a bishop of somewhere else.

#popefacts