Pope Celestine V, born Pietro Angelerio, also known as Pietro da Morrone, Peter of Morrone, and Peter Celestine, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States for five months from 5 July to 13 December 1294, when he resigned. Wikipedia
Born: 1215, Sant'Angelo Limosano, Italy
Died: May 19, 1296 (age 81 years), Fumone, Italy
Place of burial: Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio, L'Aquila, Italy
Parents: Maria Leone and Angelo Angelerio
Canonized: 5 May 1313; by Pope Clement V
Church: Catholic Church
Papacy began: 5 July 1294
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Mar 15, 2024 · Saint Celestine V ; canonized May 5, 1313; feast day May 19) was the pope from July 5 to Dec. 13, 1294, the first pontiff to abdicate.