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As John XII explored the precarious balancing act between his secular power and papal duties, he did not shy away from indulging in a lifestyle of excess. His reign was notorious for his promiscuity, with many reports suggesting that he took numerous women, including wives of powerful men and even one of his father's former mistresses. This blatant immorality was accompanied by a shocking lack of accountability; John XII would bribe or even abduct women to satisfy his carnal desires.