Pope John XII is often remembered as one of the most scandalous figures to ever sit on the papal throne. Rising to power as a teenager, he became infamous for corruption, violence, and immorality. In 963, a council deposed him—but his downfall didn’t end there. John XII would ultimately be killed by the enraged husband of one of his lovers.

In this video, I explore the dramatic rise and fall of Pope John XII, the Council of 963, and how his papacy became a cautionary tale in church history.

00:00 Who is the worst pope in history?
02:36 Who was Pope John XII?
05:53 Emperors over papal elections and councils?
10:01 Attendance at the Council of Rome 963
11:26 Did the pope attend the council?
13:01 The council's accusations against Pope John XII
17:30 The council's letter to the pope
20:06 The pope's response
20:44 The council's response and decision
22:30 The council elects Pope Leo VIII

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