What day is Pope Boniface III commemorated in the Catholic Church?
February 19
April 21
November 12
September 4
Answer
Commemorated on November 12, Pope Boniface III, a 7th-century pontiff, played a significant role in asserting papal authority. During his brief reign, he successfully convinced the Byzantine Emperor Phocas to recognize the Bishop of Rome as the universal head of the Christian church. This papal primacy became instrumental in shaping the hierarchical structure and spiritual leadership of Catholicism.
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