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Benedict XIII, anti-pope Antipope (1394-1417), born Illueca, Aragon, Spain, 1328; died Peftiscola, Spain, 1422 or 1423. A cardinal-deacon, he assisted at the election of Urban VI, but later joined the French cardinals when they elected the antipope Robert of Geneva (Clement VII), falsely claiming that Urban’s election had been secured under pressure from the Roman … Continue reading “Benedict XIII, anti-pope”

Benedict XII, Pope Reigned from 20 December 1334 to 25 April 1342 . Born c.1285 in Saverdun, France as Jacques Fournier; died on 25 April 1342 at Avignon , France . A Cistercian , Bishop of Pamiers, and cardinal , he became the third of the Avignon popes . He sought to free the papacy … Continue reading “Benedict XII, Pope”

Benedict XI, Pope (Nicholas Boccasini) Born at Treviso, Italy, 1240; died at Perugia, 7 July, 1304. He entered the Dominican Order at the age of fourteen. After fourteen years of study, he became lector of theology, which office he filled for several years. In 1296 he was elected Master General of the Order. As at … Continue reading “Benedict XI, Pope”

Benedict XI, Blessed, Pope Reigned from 22 October 1303 to 7 July 1304 . Born in 1240 Treviso, Italy as Niccolo Boccasini; died on 7 July 1304 in Perugia , Italy . When Master General of the Dominican Order he arranged an armistice between King Philip IV of France and King Edward I of England … Continue reading “Benedict XI, Blessed, Pope”

Benedict X anti-pope Bishop of Velletri; antipope , 1058-1059; born Rome, Italy. He was elected in opposition to Pope Nicholas II by a faction of the Roman nobility after the death of Stephen (IX) X, who had commanded before he died that no election should take place until Hildebrand returned from Germany. John was enthroned … Continue reading “Benedict X anti-pope”

Benedict X The bearer of this name was an antipope in the days of Nicholas II, 1056-61. ———————————– The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume IICopyright © 1907 by Robert Appleton CompanyOnline Edition Copyright © 2003 by K. KnightImprimatur. +John M. Farley, Archbishop of New York Fuente: Catholic Encyclopedia

Benedict, William Uriah a Congregational minister, was born at Stamford, Conn., Sept. 25, 1808. After pursuing his preliminary studies at the Aurora (N. Y.) Academy, he graduated from Williams College in 1829, and in 1832 from the Auburn Theological Seminary. In 1834 he was ordained pastor of the Church at Ira, N. Y.; remaining until … Continue reading “Benedict, William Uriah”

Benedict VIII, Pope Reigned from 18 May 1012 to 9 April 1024 . Born in Rome, Italy as Theophylact of Tusculum; died there. Count of Tusculum, and brother of Pope John XIX (XX), he was a layman before his election. As pope he subdued the Crescentii, defeated the Saracens, and crowned Henry II of Germany … Continue reading “Benedict VIII, Pope”

Benedict VII, Pope Reigned from October 974 to the autumn of 983 . Born in Rome, Italy; died there. He was bishop of Sutri, and when elected pope his authority was disputed by the antipope , Boniface Franco, and his followers. He was upheld, however, by the emperor, Otto II. He attempted to check simony, … Continue reading “Benedict VII, Pope”

Benedict VI, Pope Reigned 972 to 974 . Born in Rome, Italy; died there. Shortly after he was elected pope he was imprisoned and later strangled by a faction of the Italian nobility under the antipope , Boniface Franco. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Benedict VI, Pope Date of birth unknown; d. August, 974 (see Ricobaldi … Continue reading “Benedict VI, Pope”