Pope John VII facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pope John VII
Papacy began	1 March 705
Papacy ended	18 October 707
Predecessor	John VI
Successor	Sisinnius
Personal details
Born	650 Rossano, Calabria, Byzantine Empire
Died	18 October 707 ???

Pope John VII was a leader of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as pope from March 1, 705, until his death on October 18, 707. He was born in 650.

Early Life and Family

John VII was born in a place called Rossano. This area was part of the Byzantine Empire at the time. His father's name was Plato. Plato was an important official. He was a curator of the Palatine Hill in Rome. This made John VII the first pope whose father was a Byzantine official.

Time as Pope

Pope John VII faced some challenges during his time as pope. He had difficult relations with a group called the Quinisext Council. This council had made some rules that were not popular in Italy.

However, he had good relations with the Lombards. The Lombards were a powerful group. They ruled a large part of Italy during that time.

A historical book called Liber Pontificalis talks about Pope John VII. This book criticized him for not signing some rules. These rules, called Canons, were very unpopular in Italy. The book says that the Byzantine Emperor Justinian II asked Pope John VII to approve or reject these rules. But Pope John VII sent them back without making any changes.

Death and Burial

Pope John VII died on October 18, 707. He was buried in a special place. This was the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary. After his death, Pope Sisinnius became the next pope.

See also

In Spanish: Juan VII para niños