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Pope Leo III (Latin: Leo III; 750 – 12 June 816) was bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 26 December 795 to his death. Protected by Charlemagne from the supporters of his predecessor, Adrian I, Leo subsequently strengthened Charlemagne's position by crowning him emperor.
Jun 8, 2024 · Saint Leo III (born, Rome—died June 12, 816, canonized 1673; feast day June 12) was the pope from 795 to 816. Leo was a cardinal when elected to succeed Pope Adrian I on December 26, 795; he was consecrated the next day.
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Jun 3, 2017 · Learn about Pope Leo III, who crowned Charlemagne emperor and survived an attack by his predecessor's supporters. Find out more about his life, role and legacy in this concise biography with images and links.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Leo III, the pope who crowned Charlemagne as emperor in 800 and defended the Roman Church against external threats. Find out how he became pope, how he faced internal and external challenges, and how he shaped the relationship between the papacy and the Frankish empire.
Pope Leo III is best known for crowning Charlemagne as the first Holy Roman Emperor and for promoting the vision of the Christian world as a single, orderly, peaceful society under the ultimate authority of the Bishop of Rome as Christ's deputy on earth.
96th Pope of the Catholic Church.
Jun 30, 2024 · Learn about the life and legacy of St. Leo III, who was elected pope in 795 and crowned Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor in 800. Find out how he defended the papacy from the Lombards and the Byzantines, and restored churches in Rome.
