The pope Urban I

His Holiness Pope Urban I (in Latin Urbanus) is the Pope number 17 of the Catholic Church.

was born in Roma, in the current country of Italy.

The Holy Father Urban I initiated his pontificate in the year 222. He succeeded Pope Callistus I. His papacy lasted for 8 years, ending during the year 230. He was succeeded by Pontain, who would become the following bishop of Rome.

Predecessor:
Callistus I
Successor:
Pontain
The Catholic Church has declared Urban I a saint. More information.