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Was there ever a female pope?
Discover the story of Pope Joan
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According to the Vatican's records, there have been more than 260 popes—and all of them men. There is, however, a story dating back to medieval times that makes reference to a female pope known as Pope Joan. Legend has it that Joan disguised herself as a man so that she could become the pontiff, but her secret was reveled after she spontaneously gave birth during a procession.
But how much do we even know about Pope Joan? In this gallery, we delve into the her story. Click on to learn all about the legend(ary) female pontiff.
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