Pope Boniface VII was a pope who served during two separate periods in the late 9th century. His first papacy began in 974 and ended in 983, and he was known for his political maneuvering and conflicts with other factions in Rome. After being deposed, he returned to power briefly in 984 until his death later that year. His reign was marked by instability and power struggles within the Roman Catholic Church and the city of Rome. Boniface VII's actions and decisions often reflected the turbulent political landscape of the time, which included rivalries among various noble families and the influence of the Holy Roman Empire.