Boniface II was a Germanic Bishop of Rome who held the papacy from 530 until 532. Born in Rome to Sigibuld, he was chosen to succeed Felix IV, who had supported the Arian Ostrogothic kings. His election was aided by the influence of King Athalaric. During his brief reign, he faced a period of competition with Dioscorus, another candidate elected by many Roman priests, though Dioscorus passed away shortly after their joint consecration in September 530.