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Benedict II
Saint
Sanctified Life
635 — 685
"We serve the Church so that she may be free to serve Christ."
A Pope known for his love of the poor and his success in freeing papal elections from imperial interference. His path was short but impactful, as he obtained a decree from Emperor Constantine IV that allowed for the immediate consecration of the Pope, affirming the Church's freedom from secular control.
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Historical Summary (Wikidata)
Pope Benedict II (635 – 8 May 685) was the Bishop of Rome from 26 June 684 to his death. He succeeded in obtaining from Emperor Constantine IV a decree which either abolished imperial confirmation of papal elections or made it obtainable from the exarch of Ravenna.
Canonization: saint
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Titles & Roles
• Catholic bishop• Catholic priest• writer
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Life Journey
635—
Born in Rome
Born to the Savelli family (possibly).
684—
Consecration
Finally consecrated Pope after a year-long delay.
684—
Autonomy
Obtains an edict from Constantine IV abolishing imperial confirmation for Popes.
685—
Death
Dies in Rome after a short but fruitful pontificate.