Portrait of Pope Innocent III

Pope Innocent III books in order

Head of the Catholic Church from 1198 to 1216

Lived
1160–1216
Books
3

Pope Innocent III published 3 novels, beginning with De Miseria Condicionis Humane (1190).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Pope Innocent III

Pope Innocent III books in order of publication

  1. De Miseria Condicionis Humane (1190)

  2. Post Miserabile Ierusolimitane (Aug 1198)

  3. Vergentis in Senium (Apr 1199)

About Pope Innocent III

Pope Innocent III was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Papal States from 8 January 1198 until his death in 1216.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Pope Innocent III FAQ

How many books has Pope Innocent III written?
Pope Innocent III published 3 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Pope Innocent III's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with De Miseria Condicionis Humane.
What is Pope Innocent III's last book?
Vergentis in Senium (1199).
What is Pope Innocent III's most famous book?
De Miseria Condicionis Humane (1190) is Pope Innocent III's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.