He is one of the most controversial popes in papal history. A pontiff who was corrupt to the core, Benedict IX was barely out of his teens when he became leader of the Holy See. Totally unsuitable for the role as head of the Catholic Church, Benedict quickly won enemies with his disgraceful conduct and complete disregard for the institution he represented. And yet, despite his vile and unholy behavior, he went on to hold the position of pope an unprecedented three times. How was this allowed to happen, and just what kind of a man was this maniacal individual?
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