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Pope Linus

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Religious Figure

The Resume

    (circa 67-78)
    2nd Pope of the Catholic Church (68-78)
    Feast Day is September 23

Why he might be annoying:

    All of the writings that 'proved' his existence turned out to be apocryphal.
    Almost all of the major Catholic registrars differ on how long he ruled.
    Nobody even knows when he was born.
    Some of the registrars don't count him as a real pope, and instead list St. Clement as the successor of St. Peter.
    He is also supposed to be a martyr, but even early Christian theologians disputed this claim.
    Secular historians believe he was a fictional creation of the Catholic Church.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is listed in the Catholic Church's Annuario Pontificio as the official successor of St. Peter.
    St. Peter, according to the Catholic Church, received his position from Jesus Christ himself.
    Therefore, if Linus did not exist, then the authority of the Catholic Church would be in jeopardy (hint, hint).
    He was wrongly credited for issuing a decree that said women had to cover their heads while in church.
    He was forgotten by everyone until 100 years after his supposed death.

Credit: Captain Howdy


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 121 Votes: 47.93% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 12 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 27 Votes: 40.74% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 8 Votes: 12.50% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 174 Votes: 51.15% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 112 Votes: 45.54% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 74 Votes: 48.65% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 58 Votes: 43.10% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 303 Votes: 47.19% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 118 Votes: 39.83% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 81 Votes: 34.57% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 110 Votes: 60.91% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 115 Votes: 49.57% Annoying