Where Is Pope Leo From? Uncovering the Birthplaces of the Papal Leos
The Papal Leos: A Lineage of Leaders The name “Leo,” meaning “lion,” has echoed through the corridors of the Vatican for centuries, carried by thirteen pontiffs who have steered the Catholic Church through periods of profound transformation. From Leo the Great, who reputedly persuaded Attila the Hun to spare Rome, to Leo XIII, who grappled … Read more
