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John XVIII

Pope 1003 to 09.

“He was the son of a Roman priest named Leo, and, before his elevation to the papacy, his name was Phasianus.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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Notes

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

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