Pope John XIX
Pope John XIX (Latin: Ioannes Undevicesimus; -died October 1032), born Romanus, was an Italian bishop of the Roman Catholic Church and the 145th Pope from 1024 to 1032.[1]
| John XIX | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Papacy began | May 1024 |
| Papacy ended | October 1032 |
| Predecessor | Pope Benedict VIII |
| Successor | Pope Benedict IX |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Romanus |
| Died | October 1032 Rome, Papal States |
| Other Popes named John | |
Early life
Romanus was born in Rome to the noble Tusculum family.[2] He was the brother of Pope Benedict VIII and the uncle of Pope Benedict IX.[3]
Pope
Romanus was elected pope in 1024. His family used his money and influence to make Romanus the pope. This was called simony.[3] He chose the name Pope John,[4] and he is known as John XIX.[5]
After his election, Pope John became a priest and a bishop.[3]
John XIX is credited as the first pope to grant an indulgence.[3]
His successor was his nephew, who became known as Benedict IX.[4]
Related pages
References
The Coat of Arms of John XIX[6]
- ↑ "List of Popes," Catholic Encyclopedia (2009); retrieved 2011-11-3.
- ↑ The Tusculum family are also known as the Tuscolani
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Pope John XIX," Catholic Encyclopedia; retrieved 2011-11-3.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General Literature. H.G. Allen. 1888. p. 711.
- ↑ Penny Cyclopaedia of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. C. Knight. 1839. p. 129.
- ↑ Stemmi Papali, Giovanni XIX (in Italian); retrieved 2011-11-3
Other websites
Media related to Ioannes XIX at Wikimedia Commons
"Pope John XIX (XX)". Catholic Encyclopedia. (1913). New York: Robert Appleton Company. - Catholic Hierarchy, Popes in sequence
- Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church, Deacon Romano
| Preceded by Benedict VIII |
Pope 1024–1032 |
Succeeded by Benedict IX |