John IX898
With the support of the powerful House of Spoleto elected Pontiff in early 898 following the sudden death of Pope Theodore II
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With the support of the powerful House of Spoleto elected Pontiff in early 898 following the sudden death of Pope Theodore II
Elected due to the influence of his cousin Emperor Henry III
Despite protests from the Cardinals Count Gregory of Tusculum led the selection of John, bishop of Velletri, as Pope Benedict X
Despite protests from the Cardinals Count Gregory of Tusculum led the selection of John, bishop of Velletri, as Pope Benedict X
Decrees papal elections should be conducted by the College of Cardinals
Innocent IV is elected unanimously at the conclave in Anagni
The Council helps regulate papal elections
John XXII declares Louis IVs election null & void
The election of Urban VI is declared null & void
Elected Pope
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