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Pope John XII (Latin: Ioannes XII; c. 930/937 – 14 May 964), born Octavian, was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 16 December 955 to his death in 964. He was related to the counts of Tusculum , a powerful Roman family which had dominated papal politics for over half a century.
- 16 December 955
- Catholic Church
- 14 May 964
- Benedict V
Alberic II was the ruler of Rome who had deposed his own mother and imprisoned his half brother, former Pope John XI. Like John XI, Pope John XII belonged to a very influential Roman family. He served during a time when the papacy had very little control over Rome.
May 10, 2024 · On Nov. 6, 963, Otto called a council at St. Peter’s, Rome, which on Dec. 4, 963, deposed John for instigating an armed conspiracy against Otto and for dishonourable conduct. The council replaced John with Pope Leo VIII. In February 964, after Otto left, Leo was deposed by a synod conducted by John. Soon afterward John died, allegedly in the ...
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Apr 28, 2010 · Roman Synod Deposed Pope John XII from the 901-1200 Church history timeline. Learn about historical christian events within church history!
Dec 27, 2023 · Pope John XII, originally known as Octavian (around 930/937–14 May 964), led the Papal States and the Church in Rome from December 16, 955, until his passing in 964. He was part of the Tusculum family, a prominent Roman dynasty that had been influential in church matters for more than 50 years.
Nov 24, 2023 · In 961, the desperate pope reached out to Otto for his aid against Berengar of Ivrea. Berengar threatened to depose John after beginning to claim some of his lands. After promising to crown Otto as Holy Roman Emperor, the German king agreed to subdue Berengar. Holy Roman Emperor Otto I.
With the imperial consent the synod deposed John on 4 December, and elected to replace him the protoscriniarius Leo, yet a layman. The latter received all the orders uncanonically without the proper intervals ( interstitia ), and was crowned pope as Leo VIII .
