Pope Stephen V

Pope Stephen V (Latin: Stephanus V; died 14 September 891) was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from September 885 to his death. In his dealings with Photius I of Constantinople, as in his relations with the young Slavic Orthodox church, he pursued the policy of Pope Nicholas I.

In sources prior to the 1960s, this pope is called Stephen VI and Pope Stephen IV is called Stephen V; see Pope-elect Stephen for a detailed explanation.
Pope

Stephen V
Bishop of Rome
ChurchCatholic Church
Papacy beganSeptember 885
Papacy ended14 September 891
PredecessorAdrian III
SuccessorFormosus
Personal details
Born
Rome, Papal States
Died(891-09-14)14 September 891
Rome, Papal States
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