Leo III

Honored
Rank
Status
Saint
Birth
750
Death
816
Honored as

Magisterium
Pontificate
Also known as

Pope Leo III · Papa Leone · Leone III · Leon III · Saint Léon III · Saint Leon III · Sanctus Leo PP. III · San León III · Papa León III · papa Leone III · Léon III · León III · Leo III

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Life

Pope Leo III (Latin: Leo III; died 12 June 816) was bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 26 December 795 to his death on 12 June 816. Protected by Charlemagne from the supporters of his predecessor, Adrian I, Leo subsequently strengthened Charlemagne's position by crowning him emperor. The coronation was not approved by most people in Constantinople, although the Byzantines, occupied with their own defenses, were in no position to offer much opposition.

May Leo III intercede for us, and may we imitate today the holiness this Life has shown.

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