"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.
One of Pope Leo X's famous quotes is, "God has given us the papacy, let us enjoy it." This quote is often cited as reflecting his extravagant and indulgent approach to his papal role.
Pope Leo X was born on December 11, 1475.
Pope Leo X was not married and many of his contemporaries considered him to be a homosexual.
He chose the name Leo at the time of his election as pope.
Pope Leo became the Pope in 1513, his name also changed from Giovanni di Lorenzo de' Medici to Pope Leo.
Pope Leo X, who was pope from March 9, 1513, to December 1, 1521, excommunicated Luther.
Pope Leo X was responsible for the rebuilding of Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome.
Pope Leo XIII was the predecessor of Pope Pius X.
The date of his birth is not recorded but it occurred about the year AD400.
The Pope during Martin Luther's posting of the Ninety-Five Theses was Pope Leo X.
Leo X died December 1, 1521.
Leo X died at the age of 45.
Pope Pius X became pope in 1903 following the death of Pope Leo XIII.