Leo XIII Pope

19th-century Pope and advocate for social reform

Giovanni Pacelli was born on May 5, 1851, in Rome. He became a Jesuit priest at age 21 and later rose through the ranks to become the Prefect of the Congregation for the Propaganda of the Faith. Pope Leo XIII is notable for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church during the late 19th century, including the establishment of the modern papacy's diplomatic corps. He played a crucial role in shaping the modern Catholic...