Pope Leo VII

Profile: Priest at Saint Sixtus church. Benedictine monk. 126th pope with the support of Prince Alberic. Encouraged monastic reform, and supported the Cluniacs. Condemned and prohibited forced baptism of Jews in Germany, but sadly did authorize their exile from predominently Christian cities.
Born: at Rome, Italy
Papal Ascension: elected 3 January 936
Died: 13 July 939 at Rome, Italy of natural causes
Name Meaning: lion (latin)
Additional Information: Catholic Encyclopedia
New Catholic Dictionary
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