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Saints of the day: Cornelius, pope, and Cyprian of Carthage
In brief
The Church honors Pope Cornelius and Cyprian of Carthage on September 16.
Cornelius was elected pope in 251 during the persecutions led by Emperor Decius. According to Angelus News, he worked to end a schism caused by his rival, Novatian, who is considered the first anti-pope. A synod of bishops confirmed Cornelius as the legitimate pope.
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