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John III

Pope 561 to 74.

“He was of a distinguished family, being the son of one Anastasius who bore the title of illustris.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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Notes

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

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