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inside the cadaver synod, the trial of a dead pope's body

Formosus, however, distrusting the new emperor and King of Italy, began to resume diplomatic ties with Arnulf of Carinthia, inviting him to confront Guy in Italy. . . ... No sooner had Arnulf left Italy, however, then Stephen VI aligned himself with the local Spoleto family. ..

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