Saint Peter

Saint Peter (died c. 64), also known as Peter the Apostle, original name Simeon or Simon, was a disciple of Jesus, recognized in the early Christian church as the leader of the 12 disciples and by the Roman Catholic Church as the first pope.

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Encyclopedias

• Encyclopedia Britannica: St. Peter the Apostle
• Encyclopedia Britannica 1911 Edition: Saint Peter
• Encyclopedia.com: Saint Peter