A significant number of these popes have been recognized as saints, including 48 out of the first 50 consecutive popes, and others are in the sainthood process. Of the first 31 popes, 28 died as martyrs.
A significant number of these popes have been recognized as saints including 48 out of the first 50 consecutive popes and others are in the sainthood process Of the first 31 popes 28 died as martyrs