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2 unusual facts about Pope Stephen IX


Azymite

Within two years of Leo's death the Normans had secured the papacy and placed one of their own men on the papal throne, Pope Stephen IX.

Beneventan chant

One of these abbots later became Pope Stephen IX, who in 1058 officially outlawed the Beneventan rite and chant.


Vézelay

In 1058 Pope Stephen IX confirmed the genuineness of the relics, leading to an influx of pilgrims that has continued to this day.


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