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Which emperor visited Pope Vitalian in Rome?

  • Constans II

  • Justinian I

  • Theodosius II

  • Leo III

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Constans II, the Byzantine emperor, visited Pope Vitalian in Rome in 663 AD. This visit was significant as it marked the first time a Byzantine emperor had visited the papal seat in over two centuries. Constans II's visit was motivated by political and religious reasons, as he sought to strengthen ties with the papacy and assert his authority over the Western Roman Empire.
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