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John XV

Pope 985 to 96.

“After John XIV had been removed by force, the usurper, Boniface VII, reigned eleven months, dying in July, 985.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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  1. Catholic Encyclopedia (1913), “Pope John XV (XVI)”. New Advent edition. newadvent.org

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