Pope John XVIII

John XVIII. (actually John Fasanus; * in Rome, † after May 1009 San Paolo fuori le Mura) was Pope from 25 December 1003 to 1009 Before his pontificate was the Benedictine cardinal priest of St. Peter..

Like his predecessor, John XVII. , He was raised by John II Crescentius to the Pope and was dependent on him. Nevertheless, he was in church matters much more active and lay down, inter alia, with the French king Robert II to. 1004 he spoke the first five Polish martyrs holy. During his pontificate, he confirmed in 1007 the creation of the diocese of Bamberg by the King of Ostfrankenreichs and later Emperor Henry II.

He died retired as a monk in the monastery of San Paolo fuori le Mura, where he is buried. It is unclear whether he has previously resigned as pope.