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Benedict III

Pope 855 to 58. Opposed by Anastasius, antipope (855).

“The election of the learned and ascetic Roman, Benedict, the son of Peter, was a troubled one.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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  1. Catholic Encyclopedia (1913), “Pope Benedict III”. New Advent edition. newadvent.org

Dates follow the Catholic Encyclopedia’s list of popes; for the earliest popes they are traditional. Photo credits.