John XIX (born in Rome, died October 1032), born Romanus, was Pope from 1024 to 1032. He succeeded his brother, Pope Benedict VIII (1012-24), both being members of the powerful house of Tusculum. When elected Pope John XIX he was an unordained layman. Therefore, he was ordained a bishop in order to enable him to ascend the papal chair, having previously been a consul and senator. Against the grain of ecclesiastical history, John XIX agreed, … Wikipedia
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