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Bonifacius is the name of several Christian saints and martyrs, besides those specially enumerated at length: (1) Deacon, martyr in Africa under Hunneric; commemorated Aug. 17 (Mart. Rom. Vet.). (2) Natale Bonefacii episcopi, Sept. 4 (Mart. Bedce). (3) Confessor in Africa; commemorated Dec. 8 (Mart. Hieron.); bec. 6 (Mart. Adonis). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological … Continue reading “Bonifacius (2)”

Bonifacio (Or Bonifazio), Francesco a reputable Italian historical painter of Viterbo, was born in 1637, and studied under P. da Cortona. He painted several pictures for the public edifices of that city, among which is The Adulteress before Christ, in the Palazzo Braschi. See Spooner, Biographical History of the Fine Arts, s.v.; Hoefer, Nouvelle Biographia … Continue reading “Bonifacio (Or Bonifazio), Francesco”

Boniface VIII, Pope Reigned from 24 December 1294 to 11 October 1303 . Born c.1235 in Anagni , Italy as Benedetto Gaetani; died on 11 October 1303 in Rome, Italy . Prior to his election, he was cardinal -priest , and papal legate to Sicily, France , and England . Having succeeded Celestine V when … Continue reading “Boniface VIII, Pope”

Boniface VIII Pope, originally named Benedictus Cajetanus or Gaetanus, so called from Gaeta, a town of Naples, where his parents had resided. He himself was born at Anagni, and was raised to the papacy upon the abdication of Celestine V, Dec. 24, 1294. He had been previously canon of Paris and Lyons, and made cardinal … Continue reading “Boniface VIII (2)”

Boniface VII, Antipope (Previously BONIFACE FRANCO) A Roman and son of Ferrucius; was intruded into the Chair of St. Peter in 974; reinstalled 984; died July, 985. In June, 974, one year after the death of Emperor Otto I, Crescentius the son of Theodora and brother of John XIII, stirred up an insurrection at Rome, … Continue reading “Boniface VII, Antipope”

Boniface VII, anti-pope Antipope (974 and 984 -985 ), born Rome, Italy ; died there. A cardinal -deacon , he was appointed by Crescentius, in opposition to Benedict VI , whom he murdered. He was banished by Otto, 974 , but returned, 983 , after the emperor’s death , imprisoned John XIV, and reinstated himself. … Continue reading “Boniface VII, anti-pope”

Boniface VII (Cardinal Franco or Francone), elected in a popular tumult, when Benedict VI was seized and strangled in 974. Boniface himself was expelled from Rome in the following year, having incurred general detestation through his licentiousness and cruelty. Boniface is not considered a legitimate pope, though his name is registered as such in most … Continue reading “Boniface VII (2)”

Boniface VI, Pope Reigned in April 896 . Probably born in Rome, Italy; died there. He was elected through the efforts of a Roman faction and reigned only 15 days. The Council of Rome in 898 declared his election null. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Boniface VI, Pope A Roman, elected in 896 by the Roman … Continue reading “Boniface VI, Pope”

Boniface VI Pope, a Roman, elected after the death of Formosus, April 11, 896. He was an abandoned character, and died at the expiration of fifteen days. Ac. cording to Baronius, his election was not regular. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Boniface VI (2) Pope, a Roman, elected after the death of … Continue reading “Boniface VI (2)”

Boniface V, Pope Reigned from 619 to 625 . Born probably Naples ; died Rome. As pope he was noted for his love of his clergy, whom he aided by decrees and subsidies. He encouraged the newly-established Church in England and constituted Canterbury the primatial see, 625 . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Boniface V, Pope … Continue reading “Boniface V, Pope”