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Pope Leo X was responsible for the rebuilding of Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome.
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What was the name of the church Pope Leo X built?
Saint Peter's Basilica.
Did Michelangelo build a chapel for Pope Clement VII?
No, his predecessor, Leo X, commissioned Michelangelo to build the New Sacristy in the Basilica of San Lorenzo, Florence. Antonio da Sangallo the Younger made the tombs for Leo X and Clement VII in the church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Rome.
What is Pope Leo X's birthday?
Pope Leo X was born on December 11, 1475.
Who was Pope Leo X's wife?
Pope Leo X was not married and many of his contemporaries considered him to be a homosexual.
What is Pope Leo the x famous quote?
"Since God has given us the papacy, let us enjoy it." -Pope Leo X Pope Leo X says this to his brother when he became Pope. Pope Leo X was very carefree and tended to use the money that the Church received from taxes on fancy expensive trinkets and decorations to support his wealthy lifestyle. It highlights his luxurious nature and is the perfect quote to show why Martin Luther (of the Age of Reformation) was angered by the Church and its outrageos spendings.
How did Pope Leo X get his name?
He chose the name Leo at the time of his election as pope.
When did Pope Leo X become Pope?
Pope Leo became the Pope in 1513, his name also changed from Giovanni di Lorenzo de' Medici to Pope Leo.
Who was the pope that declared Luther a heritic?
Pope Leo X, who was pope from March 9, 1513, to December 1, 1521, excommunicated Luther.
Who preceded Pope Pius X?
Pope Leo XIII was the predecessor of Pope Pius X.
When was Pope Leo X born?
The date of his birth is not recorded but it occurred about the year AD400.
How was Pope Leo X important to the Reformation?
He is known primarily for the sale of indulgences to reconstruct St. Peter's Basilica, which angered many Christians, especially Calvin and Luther who decided to reform the church.
Why did Pope Leo X ask Martin Luther to recant his beliefs?
cause he was not being nice to the church and he was saying that the pope was doing stuff wrong cause he was not being nice to the church and he was saying that the pope was doing stuff wrong
