John VIII

Head of the Catholic Church from 872 to 882

b. c. 820 · d. 16 Dec 882

107th Bishop of Rome (Pope) · 17 Dec 872–16 Dec 882

Pope John VIII was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 14 December 872 to his death. He is often considered one of the most able popes of the 9th century.

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