Victor I

Thought to be of Berber origin, Pope Victor I was in charge of the Catholic Church at a time when Christians were sometimes being persecuted by Roman officials for refusing to worship Roman gods.

Victor I called the very first Roman Synod - a gathering of Church leaders - to resolve the impasse.

Another important part of Victor I's legacy was to introduce Latin as the common language of the Catholic Church.

Victor I himself wrote in - and spoke - Latin, which was widely spoken in North Africa.

“Well, come on, Victor,” I say, taking his hand, too.