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Pope Leo I (c. 400 – 10 November 461), also known as Leo the Great, was Bishop of Rome from 29 September 440 until his death. Leo was a Roman aristocrat, and was the first pope to have been called "the Great".
Saint Leo I, pope from 440 to 461, master exponent of papal supremacy. His pontificate was devoted to safeguarding orthodoxy and to securing the unity of the Western church under papal supremacy. Learn more about his life, works, and legacy with this article.
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Pope St Leo I was the 45th pope of the Catholic Church and the first to use the name Leo, which was also his birth name. Known for convincing Attila the Hun to not invade Italy, the pope is a saint in the Eastern Christian Church.
Learn about the life and achievements of Leo I, the pope who guided the Roman and Universal Church in the fifth century. He fought against Pelagianism, Manichæism, and Priscillianism, and defended the doctrine of the Incarnation.
Leo I (ca. 400-461) was pope from 440 to 461. He strengthened the papal office and thus earned the title of father of the papacy. He played a large role in the disputes over the nature of Christ, and his views were accepted by the Council of Chalcedon.
5 days ago · St. Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church. 10 November. St. Leo the Great, Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls. The pontificate of Pope Leo I spanned the middle of the fifth century (440-461). It was an era marked by great disturbances, in the world and in the Church.
Nov 10, 2023 · Pope Leo I, who was the first pope to be remembered posthumously as “the great,” began his papacy in 440 and served until his death in 461. During his pontificate, he worked to clarify...
