Pope Stephen II

Pope Stephen II (715 – 26 April 757) was Pope from 752 to 757, succeeding Pope Zachary following the death of Pope-elect Stephen. Stephen II marks the historical delineation between the Byzantine Papacy and the Frankish Papacy.

Read more about Pope Stephen II:  Allegiance To Constantinople, Alliance With The Franks, Duchy of Rome and The Papal States

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