Talk:Pope Leo XIV

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1. When was Talk:Pope Leo XIV born?1695
2. Where was Talk:Pope Leo XIV born?Venice, Italy
3. What is Talk:Pope Leo XIV known for?His scholarly approach and diplomatic leadership as Pope
4. What is the papal term?1730-1740
5. Who was Pope Leo XIV and when did he become Pope?Pope Leo XIV was born Prospero Lorenzo Lambertini in Venice in 1695. He was elected Pope in 1730 and chose the name Benedict XIV.
6. What did Pope Leo XIV do to help the Church?He worked to improve the Church’s finances and make its administration run more smoothly. He also encouraged learning and kept the Church’s old records safe.

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