Events tagged with "st peters basilica"

Historical Events tagged with "st peters basilica"

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Politics & Government

Emperor Otto I Deposes Pope John XII

November 6th, 963 1061 years ago

In a dramatic ecclesiastical showdown, Emperor Otto I convened a council at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome to address growing tensions with Pope John XII. The Pope faced serious accusations, including armed rebellion against the Emperor's authority. This council marked a critical moment in the struggle for power between the Church and the Empire, culminating in John XII's deposition.