Pope Saint Sixtus III
Also known as
- Xystus III
Profile
Chosen 44th pope in 432. Approved the results of the Council of Ephesus. Corresponded extensively with Saint Augustine of Hippo. Fought Nestorianism and Pelagianism. Restored several Roman basilicas including Saint Peter’s and Saint John Lateran. Defended the supremacy of the pope over local bishops, and over Illyria which the emperor wanted to transfer to the control of Constantinople.
Born
Papal Ascension
MLA Citation
- “Pope Saint Sixtus III“. CatholicSaints.Info. 20 July 2019. Web. 19 April 2021. <>