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1. Pope Leo I (440β461) β Defender of the doctrine of Christβs two natures and a strong promoter of papal authority; known as Leo the Great.
2. Pope Leo II (682β683) β Confirmed the condemnation of Monothelitism and reformed Latin liturgical pronunciation and music.
3. Pope Leo III (795β816) β Crowned Charlemagne and strengthened the papacyβs political and religious authority.
4. Pope Leo IV (847β855) β Rebuilt Rome after Saracen attacks and fortified the city with the Leonine Wall.
5. Pope Leo V (903) β Known for his ascetic and pious lifestyle during a very brief papacy.
6. Pope Leo VI (928) β Defended the Churchβs autonomy amid political turmoil and aristocratic interference.
7. Pope Leo VII (936β939) β Invited Isaac of Gorze to initiate moral and monastic reforms.
8. Pope Leo VIII (963β965) β Sought cooperation with Emperor Otto I during a time of contested authority.
9. Pope Leo IX (1049β1054) β Leader of the Gregorian reform movement and opponent of simony; worked for East-West Church unity.
10. Pope Leo X (1513β1521) β Patron of Renaissance art; supported Michelangelo and the rebuilding of St. Peterβs Basilica.
11. Pope Leo XI (1605) β Remembered for his humility and virtue, despite a reign of only 27 days.
12. Pope Leo XII (1823β1829) β Promoted Catholic education and strengthened the Churchβs teaching institutions.
13. Pope Leo XIII (1878β1903) β Founder of Catholic social teaching through Rerum Novarum; addressed modern social issues.
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