Antipope: rival claimants to the papacy and ecclesiastical schism Antipope An antipope is someone who claims the papal office in opposition to the pope recognized by the Catholic Church. Historically antipopes arose from disputed elections, political pres…
Pope John — history, numbering, and notable holders of the name Pope John Overview of popes named John, how the regnal name has been used, numbering irregularities and notable Popes John from antiquity to the modern era.
