Pope Celestine II (Latin: Caelestinus II; died 8 March 1144), born Guido di Castello, [1] was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 26 September 1143 [2] to his death in 1144.

Celestine II (born, Città di Castello, Umbria, or Macerata, Ancona [Italy]—died March 8, 1144) was the pope from 1143 to 1144. A scholar of noble birth, he studied under Peter Abélard, with whom he remained on friendly terms even after Abélard’s condemnation at the Council of Sens (1140).

Celestine II Born into a noble Umbrian family, Guido of CittĂ di Castelo served as cardinal deacon and cardinal priest, as well as papal legate to Germany and France, before his election to the papacy in 1143 as Celestine II. In his brief reign, he ended the interdict imposed on King Louis VII ...

Mar 4, 2025 · Celestine (II) (flourished 12th century) was a pope who was elected in December 1124 but resigned a few days later and is not counted in the official list of popes. After the death of Calixtus II, the rival houses of Frangipani and Pierleoni struggled for the papal throne.

The second pope to use the name Celestine, Pope Celestine II reigned for 164 days between 1143 and 1144. He was one of several popes during the 12th century who ruled for less than one year. This article introduces Pope Celestine II to those who want to learn more about him.

Celestine II, POPE, (GUIDO DEL CASTELLO, DE CASTELLIS), a native of Roman Tuscany, date of birth unknown; d. March 8, 1144. He was a disciple of Abelard, and added to great learning the reputation of a grave and upright priest.

The Holy See Pontiffs Celestine II [ AR - DE - EN - ES - FR - IT - PT] Celestine II 165th Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate: 26.IX,3.X.1143: End Pontificate: 8.III.1144: Secular Name: Guido: Birth: Città di Castello ...

CELESTINE II, POPE. Pontificate: Sept. 26, 1143 to Mar. 8, 1144; b. Guido de Castellis, presumably at Macerata in the March of Ancona. An admirer and former student of abelard and a learned scholar himself, he was also a friend of peter the venerable of Cluny.

He was a disciple of Abelard, and added to great learning the reputation of a grave and upright priest. He was made cardinal in 1128, and in 1140 legate to France where he incurred the displeasure of St. Bernard for the protection he accorded Arnold of Brescia.

Celestine II is the first in a series of popes featured in the so-called “Prophecy of the Popes”, originally attributed to Malachy (12th century). According to this “prophecy”, Celestine II would have no fewer than 112 successors.