Pope Boniface VI was the head of the Roman Catholic Church for a brief period in 896 AD. He succeeded Pope Formosus and is known for his short papacy, which lasted only about 15 days. His election came during a tumultuous time in the Church, marked by political intrigue and conflict. Boniface VI's papacy ended when he died unexpectedly, leading to the election of Pope Stephen VI. His reign is often overshadowed by the controversies surrounding his predecessor and the subsequent events in the Church during that era.