Pope Boniface V

Pope Saint

Boniface V
Papacy began23 December 619
Papacy ended25 October 625
PredecessorAdeodatus I
SuccessorHonorius I
Personal details
Born???
Naples, Byzantine Empire
Died25 October 625
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Pope Boniface V (??? – 25 October 625) was pope of the Roman Catholic Church from 23 December 619 until 25 October 625 when he died. He played a significant role in the Christianization of England. He enacted a decree that designated churches as places of refuge for criminals.[1]

After over a year of vacancy, he replaced Pope Adeodatus I.[1] He was described by Liber Pontificalis as "the mildest of men", whose chief distinction was his great love for the clergy.[2] He died on 25 October 625 and was buried in St. Peter's Basilica.[3] He was succeeded by Pope Sisinnius.

References

  1. 1 2 Gasquet, Francis Aidan. A Short History of the Catholic Church in England. p. 19.
  2. ↑ Liber Pontificalis. p. 321–322.
  3. ↑ McBrien, Richard P. Lives of the Popes. p. 117.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Adeodatus I		 Pope
619–625		 Succeeded by
Honorius I


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