Pope John II

Also known as

Mercurius

Profile

Son of Projectus. Priest at Saint Clement's Basilica on the slope of Mons Coelius. 56th pope, the first to change his name on assuming the papacy. Ordered Bishop Contumeliosus of Riez to be confined in a monastery for his crimes.

Born

at Rome, Italy as Mercurius

Papal Ascension

533

Died

8 May 535 at Rome, Italy of natural causes; buried in Saint Peter's, Vatican City

Additional Information

Catholic Encyclopedia
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