Damasus I was a pope of the Roman Catholic Church who served from 366 to 384 AD. He is known for his efforts to strengthen the authority of the papacy and for promoting the use of Latin in the Church. Damasus I also commissioned the translation of the Bible into Latin, which became known as the Vulgate. During his papacy, Damasus I faced challenges, including conflicts with rival factions within the Church. He is remembered for his role in the development of early Christian doctrine and for his support of martyrs, often honoring them with inscriptions in the Catacombs of Rome.