List of popes

This chronological list of popes in the Catholic Church aligns with the information presented in the Annuario Pontificio under the title "I Sommi Pontefici Romani" (The Roman Supreme Pontiffs), intentionally omitting those identified as antipopes. Issued annually by the Roman Curia, the Annuario Pontificio has ceased to number the popes by their regnal numbers, citing the difficulty in determining which pope accurately reflects the legitimate succession during various historical periods. The 2001 edition of the Annuario Pontificio made "nearly 200 amendments to its existing biographies of the popes, from St. Peter to John Paul II." These amendments primarily addressed dates, particularly in the initial two centuries, as well as the birthplaces and family names of certain popes.