Pope Leo XII

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Pope Leo XII born?August 2, 1760
2. Where was Pope Leo XII born?Genga, Papal States
3. What is Pope Leo XII known for?Conservative rule and enforcement of controversial laws
4. What is the papacy?September 28, 1823 – February 10, 1829
5. Who was Pope Leo XII?Pope Leo XII was a Catholic leader born in 1760 who became Pope in 1823 and served until 1829.
6. When did Pope Leo XII become Pope?He was elected Pope on September 28, 1823.

Pontificate: The period during which a Pope serves as the head of the Catholic Church.
Holy See: The jurisdiction of the Pope, encompassing the central government of the Catholic Church.
Temporal Power: The political authority and control over territory exercised by the Pope as ruler of the Papal States.