Pope Urban

Pope Urban may refer to one of several people:

  • Pope Urban I, pope c. 222–230, a Saint
  • Pope Urban II, pope 1088–1099, the Blessed Pope Urban
  • Pope Urban III, pope 1185–1187
  • Pope Urban IV, pope 1261–1264
  • Pope Urban V, pope 1362–1370, also the Blessed Pope Urban
  • Pope Urban VI, pope 1378–1389
  • Pope Urban VII, pope 1590, had the shortest recognized papal reign
  • Pope Urban VIII, pope 1623–1644

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