Pope Anastasius II (died 19 November 498) was Pope from 24 November 496 to his death in 498.[1] He was an important figure trying to end Acacian schism, but his efforts resulted in the Laurentian schism, which followed his death. Anastasius was born in Rome, the son of a priest,[2] and is buried in St. Peter’s Basilica.[3] While all the 49 popes that preceded him were canonized, he is the first pope in history who has not been canonized.