Pope John XIV was the head of the Roman Catholic Church from 983 to 984. He was born in Italy and became pope during a tumultuous period marked by political strife and power struggles within the church and the surrounding regions. His papacy was relatively short, lasting only about a year. During his time as pope, John XIV focused on restoring order and addressing issues related to church governance. He was known for his efforts to promote peace among rival factions in Rome. After his death, he was buried in the Vatican, and his legacy remains part of the complex history of the papacy.