Agatho

Pope of the Catholic Church

Agatho - Pope of the Catholic Church
Born

None
None years ago

Died

January 10th, 681
1344 years ago — None years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Vatican City

Links & References

Pope Agatho served as the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church from 678 until death in 681. Agatho played a significant role in the Sixth Ecumenical Council, which addressed key theological disputes of the time, particularly concerning the nature of Christ. Under Agatho's papacy, the Church continued to solidify its authority in the Western Christian world. His tenure emphasized the importance of doctrinal clarity and the notion of papal supremacy.

Presided over the Sixth Ecumenical Council

Affirmed the decisions regarding Christology

Strengthened papal authority in the Church

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