Pope-elect Stephen

Pope-elect

Stephen
PredecessorZachary
SuccessorStephen II (as Pope)
Celestine II (as Pope-elect)
Previous post(s)Cardinal-priest of San Crisogono (745–752)
Orders
Created cardinal745
by Zachary
Personal details
Born
Died(752-03-25)25 March 752
Rome
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Pope-elect Stephen (died 25 March 752) was a Roman priest selected in March 752 to succeed Pope Zachary. Because he died before he was consecrated, he is considered only a pope-elect rather than a legitimate pope.