Pope Benedict VII (Latin: Benedictus VII; died 10 July 983) was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from October 974 to his death. Benedict was born in Rome, the son of David …

Benedict VII (born, Rome—died July 10, 983, Rome) was the pope from 974 to 983. He furthered the cause of monasticism and acted against simony, specifically in an encyclical letter in 981 …

Pope Benedict VIII (Latin: Benedictus VIII; c. 980 [1] – 9 April 1024 [2]) was bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 18 May 1012 until his death. He was born Theophylact to the …

Firmly established on his throne by the emperor, he showed himself both desirous of checking the tide of simony which was rising high in the Church, and of advancing the cause of …

Pope Benedict VII was the 135th pope and the seventh man to choose the Benedict name. He was pope for more than eight years and served after an antipope. This article delves into the …

Based on Byzantine territory in south Italy, Boniface carried out a coup in summer 980 which compelled the pope to leave Rome. Benedict appealed urgently to the emperor, and …

The Holy See Pontiffs Benedict VII [ AR - DE - EN - ES - FR - IT - PT] Benedict VII 135th Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate...X.974: End Pontificate: 10.VII.983: Birth: Rome ...

BENEDICT VII, POPE Pontificate: Oct. 974 to July 10, 983. Benedict was a Roman and former bishop of Sutri. He was chosen as pope by the emperor otto ii. At his election, the antipope, …

Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate...X.974: End Pontificate: 10.VII.983: Birth: Romano

Pope Benedict VII (Latin: Benedictus VII; died 10 July 983) was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from October 974 to his death. Benedict was born in Rome, the son of David …