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John VIII

Pope 872 to 82.

“He seems to have been born in the first quarter of the ninth century; d. 16 Dec., 882.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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Notes

  1. Catholic Encyclopedia (1913), “Pope John VIII”. New Advent edition. newadvent.org

Dates follow the Catholic Encyclopedia’s list of popes; for the earliest popes they are traditional. Photo credits.