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392 - History's Worst Popes

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The Remorse of Pope Gregory VI

Three men claimed the papacy at the same time: Gregory VI, his godfather and Sylvester III. No one could work out what to do so a number of influential members of the clergy sought out Emperor Henry III. They said you're the only one who can make the choice. The emperor decided to elect an entirely new pope, a fourth person - Benedict IX.

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