who was the 2nd pope

The second pope of the Catholic Church was Pope Linus. He succeeded Saint Peter as the Bishop of Rome and served as pope approximately from AD 67 to 76 or 79. Linus is recognized as the second pope after Peter, who is considered the first pope. He was born in Volterra, Tuscany, and was a follower of Peter, who consecrated him as a bishop. Linus is mentioned in the New Testament (2 Timothy 4:21) and is noted for forming early Christian communities and guiding the Church during a dangerous time under Nero's reign. He is also recognized as a saint, with his feast day on September 23, the day of his death