Pope Boniface V

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]

Pope Saint Boniface V
Papacy began	23 December 619
Papacy ended	25 October 625
Predecessor	Adeodatus I
Successor	Honorius I
Personal details
Born	??? Naples, Byzantine Empire
Died	25 October 625 ???

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. 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