POPE
Pope Romanus
Pope, Bishop of Rome
Pope Romanus, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 897–897.
background
Pope Romanus was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from August to November 897. His short reign occurred during a period of partisan strife in the Catholic Church, amid the violence and disorder in central Italy. His pontificate ended when he was deposed and confined to a monastery.
summary
Pope Romanus, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 897–897.
papacy Start
897
papacy End
897

