Pope Vigilius

Pope Vigilius (died 7 June 555) reigned as pope from 537 to 555, is considered the first pope of the Byzantine Papacy.

Read more about Pope Vigilius:  Early Life, Apocrisiariat, Selection As Pope, Papacy (537–555), Death

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