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List of bishops and archbishops of Naples

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Naples (Latin: Archidioecesis Neapolitana) is a Roman Catholic archdioceses in southern Italy, the see being in Naples. A Christian community was founded there in the 1st century AD and the diocese of Naples was raised to the level of an Archdiocese in the 10th century.[1] Two of Archbishops of Naples have been elected Pope, Paul IV and Innocent XII.[2][3]

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References

  1. ^ a b Cheney, David M. (2 July 2014). "Archdiocese of Napoli {Naples}, Archidioecesis Neapolitanus". Catholic Hierarchy. Archived from the original on 9 August 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
  2. ^ Loughlin, James (1911). "Pope Paul IV". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York City: Robert Appleton Company. Archived from the original on 11 August 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
  3. ^ Ott, Michael (1910). "Pope Innocent XII". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. Retrieved 9 August 2014.