Pope St Leo (400 Approx. – 461) was born in Tuscany, Italy.
Following the death of Pope Sixtus III, Pope St Leo was unanimously elected to succeed him. He described himself as an unworthy heir and deputy of St Peter.
Pope St Leo helped centralise spiritual authority within the Church and reaffirm papal authority. He once wrote: “The care of the universal Church should converge towards Peter’s one seat, and nothing anywhere should be separated from its Head”.
Pope St Leo’s many writings remained highly influential long after his death. He is also remembered for persuading Attila the Hun and his armies to turn back from their planned invasion of Rome.
Pope St Leo’s Feast Day is the 10th of November. He is a Doctor of the Church, one of just 37 (2023).
Pope St. Leo:
Pray with us for our Pope:
Almighty God, look kindly on your servant;
You invited him to shepherd Your flock.
Guide and protect him in his daily work;
inspire him in Your ways to embrace Church unity. (Extract from prayer for Pope)
Glory be to the…
