antipope: Media

Roman Catholic history

Videos

How is a pope elected?
Popes are elected for life. Learn about how they get the job.
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Images

John XVI
A monk of Greek descent, Giovanni Filagato was antipope John XVI from 997 to 998.
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Pope facts
Discover fascinating facts about popes throughout the history of the Roman Catholic...
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