“If the Almighty in his mercy allows us to settle peace among the christian leaders, we shall press on not only to destroy completely the bad seeds, but also to expand the territories of Christ, and, supported by these achievements, we shall go forward, with God favouring his own purposes, to the most holy expedition against the infidels, the desire for which is deeply fixed in our heart.”
Quote by Pope Leo X
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Pope Leo X
Pope Leo X, born Giuliano de' Medici, was a member of the Italian Medici family who served as the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church from 1513 to 1521. His reign is known for his patronage of the arts and the beginning of the Reformation movement. more