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Pope John III

61st pope

Pope John III — Portrait made long after his lifetime · Oleografia Panigati e Meneghini Milano · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Pope John III was the 61st pope of the Catholic Church, from 21 July 561 to 13 July 574. He was born Catelinus in Rome.

Pontificate: 21 July 561 – 13 July 574 (12 years, 11 months)
Birth name: Catelinus
Born: Rome
Died: 15 July 574, Rome
Preceded by: Pope Pelagius I
Succeeded by: Pope Benedict I
Read more: Wikipedia