As he advanced, Anacletus was rapidly deserted by his supporters, and shortly afterwards solved the difficulty by his death.
During the late schism, Tivoli had sided with Anacletus, and on his death still refused to acknowledge Innocent.
Pope Anacletus speaks of patriarchs, metropolitans, and primates long before they arose.
It also proves that Cletus and Anacletus were not reckoned among the bishops of Rome.
Including Linus and Anacletus, here are twelve traditional bishops in succession.
