Pope Clement VII (1523-1534) - His power struggles contributed to the sack of Rome.

These popes are remembered for their corruption, scandals, and power plays.
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👨‍👦 Fathering a Pope?: Allegedly fathered Pope John XI through a relationship with Roman noblewoman Marozia.

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💰 Sold the Papacy: Infamously sold it to his godfather, Pope Gregory VI.
🏃‍♂️ Final Exit: Chased out of Rome by German armies, ending his tumultuous run.

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💔 Scandalous End: Allegedly died of a stroke while with another man’s wife.

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🎭 Pope John XII: The Teenage Pope Gone Wild

⏳ Reigned: 955–964.
👑 Crowned at 18: Youthful recklessness defined his papacy.
🎉 Papal Palace: Described as a mix of frat party and brothel.

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