Leo XIII

Noun

Meaning

Italian pope from 1878 to 1903 who was interested in the advancement of learning and who opened the Vatican secret archives to all scholars

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

Gioacchino Pecci Giovanni Vincenzo Pecci

Examples

A Heinz, Rosenkranz, Marienlexikon, Eos, St.Ottilien, 1993, 555 This view had been endorsed by Leo XIII who viewed the rosary as a vital means to participate in the life of Mary and to find the way to Christ. Source: Internet

Canonizations and beatifications Leo XIII canonized the following saints during his pontificate: *8 December 1881: Clare of Montefalco (d. 1308), John Baptist de Rossi (1696–1764), Lawrence of Brindisi (d. Source: Internet

At the time of his death, Leo XIII was the second-longest reigning pope, exceeded only by his immediate predecessor, Pius IX. Source: Internet

Consecrations The Blessed Sister Mary of the Divine Heart was a nun from Sisters of the Good Shepherd Congregation who requested Pope Leo XIII to consecrate the entire world to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. citation. Source: Internet

Beatification Pope Leo XIII beatified Peter of Tarantaise (Innocent V) on 9 March 1898, on account of his reputation for holiness and saintliness. Source: Internet

Evangelization Pope Leo XIII sanctioned the missions to eastern Africa. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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