# Pope Vitalian

_7th-century pope_

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Last updated: 2026-11-04

> Pope Vitalian was the bishop of Rome from 30 July 657 to his death in 672. His pontificate was marked by the dispute between the papacy and the imperial government in Constantinople over Monothelitism, which Rome condemned. Vitalian tried to resolve the dispute and had a conciliatory relationship with Emperor Constans II, who visited him in Rome and gave him gifts. Vitalian's pontificate also saw the secession of the Archbishopric of Ravenna from the papal authority.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 27 January 600 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q199612#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Segni ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q199612#P19))
- **Died:** 30 January 672 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q199612#P570))
- **Place of death:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q199612#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Byzantine Empire ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q199612#P27))
- **Occupation:** Catholic priest ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q199612#P106))
- **Positions held:** Pope (2 August 657 – 27 January 672) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q199612#P39))

## Questions

**When was Pope Vitalian born?**  
Pope Vitalian was born on 27 January 600 in Segni.

**What positions has Pope Vitalian held?**  
Positions held by Pope Vitalian include: Pope (0657–0672).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Pope Vitalian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Vitalian) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q199612](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q199612) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Pope Vitalian.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pope_Vitalian.jpg)

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"Pope Vitalian". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/pope-vitalian. Retrieved 6 November 2026.