
Pope Saint Leo The Great
Also known as: Leo I
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
November 10
Died
April 11, 461
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Pope Saint Leo the Great, also known as Leo I, was born around the year 400 in Tuscany, Italy. He came from a noble family and showed great academic prowess from a young age, particularly in the fields of scripture and theology. Leo's intellectual gifts led him to become a priest, and his passion for writing and preaching made him an eloquent and influential figure in the Church....