A list of Popes reigning at the time of Ard Marjhoola Pope Silvester II (April 2, 999 - May 12, 1003) - Known for bringing Arabic knowledge to Christian Europe, name is tarnished as the The Caliphate Wars progresses. Pope John XVII (June 13, 1003 - November, 1003) - Minor Pope that died soon after Papacy began. Pope John XVIII (January, 1004 - July, 1009) - Pope plagued with problems in Europe, had little time to deal with Fatimid advances creeping up towards the Papal States.