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Leo XII

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noun

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


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

From Washington Post • Mar. 15, 2013

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

From The Guardian • Feb. 14, 2013

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 • Feb. 14, 2013

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 • Jan. 24, 2013

A large church was attached to the hospital by Leo XII.

From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.

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