John VIII ibn Qiddis (died 29 May 1320) was the 80th pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church from 14 February 1300 until his death.
He became monk at the Monastery of Shahran and was ordained Pope on 19 Meshir 1016 AM (14 February 1300 AD).
[2] During the papacy of John VIII, severe tribulations befell the Christians in Egypt and heavy taxes were imposed.
An official from Morocco was displeased to find the Copts so active in the financial sector.
Pope John VIII was a contemporary of Saint Parsoma, and presided over his funeral.