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(Latin: semtus, the sixth)

Reigned from July 31, 432 to August 18, 440. Born in Rome, Italy; died there on August 18, 440. During his pontificate he was falsely accused of favoring Nestorianism and Pelagianism, because of his conciliatory disposition during their controversies. He

• approved of the Acts of the Council of Ephesus
• defended the supremacy of the pope over Illyricum, against the local bishops and Proclus of Constantinople
• restored the Basilica of Liberius
• beautified Saint Peter's, and the Lateran Basilica

Feast, March 28,.