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Pope Benedict V (Latin: Benedictus V; died 4 July 965) was the pope and ruler of the Papal States from 22 May to 23 June 964, in opposition to Leo VIII. He was overthrown by Emperor Otto I. His brief pontificate occurred at the end of a period known as the Saeculum obscurum.
Apr 17, 2024 · Benedict V (died July 4, 966, Hamburg) was a pope, or antipope, from May 22, 964, to June 23, 964, when he was deposed. His election by the Romans on the death of Pope John XII infuriated the Holy Roman emperor Otto I, who had already deposed John and designated Leo VIII as successor.
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Nov 22, 2010 · In the face of growing secularization, Pope Benedict poses hard questions for Catholics. “To what extent do people belong to the Church in the first place?” he asks.
Feb 12, 2013 · Pope Benedict's decision to resign as Bishop of Rome shows how the papacy is an office not of power but of service, reflected author and professor Dr. Scott Hahn.
End of Papacy. To show his anger, Otto led forces to attack Rome. The destruction they left in their wake led to a famine that affected thousands of people. Benedict vowed his support of the city and swore that he would excommunicate the emperor but did so from a safe and protected location that left his followers unsure of his true intentions.
Benedict V 132nd Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate...V.964: End Pontificate: 4.VII.964 or 965: Birth: Rome ...
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New Catholic Encyclopedia. BENEDICT V, POPE Pontificate: May 964 to July 4, 964 or 965; d. Hamburg, Germany, July 4, 966?. He was a deacon of Rome, noted for virtue and learning. His election infuriated the emperor otto i, who regarded leo viii as lawful pope.
