Leo XII

American  

noun

1. Annibale Francesco della Genga, 1760–1829, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1823–29.

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Example Sentences

The Catholic training organization the Pope Leo XII Institute acknowledges that it is "aware of the many reports of an increased number of exorcisms in recent years," though it only coyly admits that "This is true."

From Salon

In the 19th century, Leo XII asked to refuse his election, citing his poor health.

From Washington Post

Gala Berlin carriage, made around 1825 for Pope Leo XII Photograph: Catholic Herald/CNS We moved, almost in ceremonial cavalcade, on to more ornate and antique conveyances.

From The Guardian

Soon we stood in reverence in front of the Berlina Gran Gala gilded carriage, built in 1826 for Pope Leo XII.

From The Guardian

When Pope Leo XII declared 1825 to be a Holy Year, Grand-Tour-style pilgrims from across Europe poured into the city.

From New York Times