Pope Leo II (611 – 28 June 683) was pope of the Catholic Church from 17 August 682 until he died in 28 June 683. He put an end to attempts by the Ravenna archbishops to get away from the control of the Bishop of Rome. He helped the deal for the Ravenna bishops by putting an end to the tax it had been usual for them to pay when they received the pallium.[1] After Agatho died, Leo was elected pope. When Leo died, he was buried in his own monument. After a few years, his remains were moved to a tomb which contained the first four Pope Leos.[2]

Pope Saint

Leo II
Papacy began17 August 682
Papacy ended28 June 683
PredecessorAgatho
SuccessorBenedict II
Personal details
Born611
Sicily, Byzantine Empire
Died28 June 683
Rome, Byzantine Empire

References change

  1. "St. Leo II". Christ's Faithful People. Archived from the original on February 6, 2006. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  2. Wendy Reardon (2004). The deaths of the Popes. ISBN 9780786415274.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Agatho
Pope
682–683
Succeeded by
Benedict II