POPE
Pope Pius III
Pope, Bishop of Rome
Pope Pius III, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1503–1503.
background
Pope Pius III, born Francesco Todeschini, then Francesco Todeschini-Piccolomini, was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 22 September 1503 to his death. At just twenty-six days, he had one of the shortest pontificates in papal history.
summary
Pope Pius III, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1503–1503.
papacy Start
1503
papacy End
1503