Biblical Evidence of Peter's Presence in Rome

The claim that St. Peter never went to Rome is countered by several pieces of biblical evidence, particularly emphasizing his reference to 'Babylon' in 1 Peter. Historically, many Jewish writers under Roman occupation used Babylon as a veiled reference to Rome. The context of Revelation, which also refers to Babylon in relation to a city built on seven hills and noted for martyring Christians, further supports this interpretation, clearly indicating that the scripture implies Rome rather than the ancient city of Babylon. Thus, St. Peter’s mention of Babylon can be interpreted as an acknowledgment of his location in Rome, particularly given his association with St. Mark there.