Events tagged with "john xiii"

Historical Events tagged with "john xiii"

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Religion & Philosophy

Consecration of Pope John XIII

October 1st, 965 1059 years ago

Pope John XIII, born Pietro Canepanova, was consecrated as the pope in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City. His election followed the death of Pope Benedict V, marking a significant moment in the continuity of the papacy during a tumultuous era in Rome. The occasion was attended by a large congregation of clergy and laity who gathered to witness the ceremony, highlighting the importance of the papal office in uniting the faithful. Pope John XIII would go on to rule with a focus on peace and church reform.