Justinian next appointed Pope Pelagius I, holding only a "sham election" to replace Vigilius; afterwards, Justinian was content to be limited to the approval of the pope, as with Pope John III after his election.
Justinian next appointed Pope Pelagius. I, holding only a "sham election" to replace Vigilius Pope Pelagius. Justinian was content to be limited to the approval of the pope, as with Pope John III after his election. This was afterwards.