Pope Leo XII
Roman Catholic Pope during 1823-1829
Born
August 22nd, 1760
264 years ago
Died
February 10th, 1829
196 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Vatican City
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Elected as Pope in 1823, served until 1829. Focused on restoring the authority of the papacy after the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. Addressed numerous socio-political issues of the time, including church-state relations in various European nations. Initiated several reforms within the church and reestablished relations with various secular governments.
Issued the encyclical 'Quo Graviora' addressing public morality
Authorized the construction of new churches and seminaries
Promoted the restoration of the Papal States
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