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St. Leo III

Pope 795 to 816.

“He was elected on the very day his predecessor was buried (26 Dec., 795), and consecrated on the following day.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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  1. Catholic Encyclopedia (1913), “Pope St. Leo III”. New Advent edition. newadvent.org

Dates follow the Catholic Encyclopedia’s list of popes; for the earliest popes they are traditional. Photo credits.