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Anastasius III

Pope 911 to 13.

“The one hundred and twenty-third occupant of the Holy See, elected September, 911; d.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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Notes

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

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