Pope Boniface V facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pope Saint Boniface V |
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| Papacy began | 23 December 619 |
| Papacy ended | 25 October 625 |
| Predecessor | Adeodatus I |
| Successor | Honorius I |
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| Born | ??? Naples, Byzantine Empire |
| Died | 25 October 625 ??? |
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 did a lot Christianising of England. He enacted a decree which churches became places of refuge for criminals.
After over a year of vacancy, he replaced Pope Adeodatus I. He was described by Liber Pontificalis as "the mildest of men", whose chief distinction was his great love for the clergy. He died on 25 October 625 and was buried in St. Peter's Basilica. He was succeeded by Pope Sisinnius.
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| Preceded by Adeodatus I |
Pope 619–625 |
Succeeded by Honorius I |
See also
In Spanish: Bonifacio V para niños
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