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Sixtus IV

Pope 1471 to 84.

“His parents were poor, and while still a child he was destined for the Franciscan order.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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

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