Birthdate: 0400 AD
Birthplace: Tuscany, Italy
Died: November 10, 0461
Pope Leo I, commonly known as Leo the Great, was the Bishop of Rome from 440 until his passing. He earned the title “the Great,” being the first pope to be bestowed with such an honor. Leo is celebrated for his encounter with Attila the Hun in 452, persuading him to retreat from his invasion of Italy. As a Doctor of the Church, he is remembered for his pivotal work, the Tome of Leo, which played a crucial role in the Council of Chalcedon. His noteworthy contributions to Christology, papal authority, and reconciliation of schisms were key highlights of his ecclesiastical career.
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