Saint Gregory the Great (Pope and Doctor of the Church)
A Roman senator turned monk, Gregory the Great was elected pope in 590 during a period of major crises. He reformed the liturgy, ecclesiasti…
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A Roman senator turned monk, Gregory the Great was elected pope in 590 during a period of major crises. He reformed the liturgy, ecclesiasti…
An Italian hermit renowned for his holiness, Peter of Morrone was elected pope against his will in 1294 under the name Celestine V to end a …
Saints depicted with dove at his ear: Saint Gregory the Great (Pope and Doctor of the Church) and Saint Peter Celestine (Celestine V).