Pope Gregory VI was a pope of the Roman Catholic Church who reigned from 1045 to 1046. His papacy was marked by controversy and political intrigue, as he was elected amid a tumultuous period in the church's history. Gregory VI is often remembered for his efforts to address corruption within the clergy and the challenges posed by rival factions. His papacy was short-lived, as he was deposed in 1046 due to accusations of simony, which is the buying or selling of ecclesiastical privileges. Following his removal, the church sought to restore order and integrity, leading to the election of Pope Clement II as his successor.