Question: who is considered to be the first pope
Answer: Popes of the 1st century Pontiff number Pontificate Portrait Name : English Latin Personal name Place of birth Age at start / end of papacy Notes 1 April 30 -- 29 June 67 ( 7004136030000000000 ♠ 37 years , 89 days ) St Peter PETRUS Šimʻōn Kêpâ ( Simon Peter ) AD 1 Bethsaida , Galilea , Roman Empire 29 / 66 Jew .