Attila was a barbarian invader and Pope Leo convinced him not to sack Rome.
Pope Leo the Great convinced Attila the Hun to not invade Rome.
Pope Leo I, also known as Pope Leo the Great, is the pope who met with Attila the Hun. In 452 AD, Leo I traveled to meet Attila and successfully convinced him to spare the city of Rome from a planned invasion. This meeting is considered a significant event in the history of the papacy.
Pope Saint Leo I, the Great
Pope St. Leo I - The Great. Pope from September 29, 440 to his death November 10, 461. In 452, when the King of the Huns, Attila, invaded Italy and threatened Rome, Emperor Valentinian III sent Pope Leo and two high government officials to negotiate with Attila and convince him not to attack and plunder Rome. They were successful. Attila was so impressed by Leo that he withdrew. Unfortunately Leo's intercession could not prevent the sack of the city by the Vandals in 455, but murder and arson were repressed by his influence. .
Pope Leo I, also known as Pope Leo the Great, is the pope who famously met Attila the Hun in 452 AD. This encounter took place as Attila was advancing towards Rome, and Leo sought to persuade him to turn back and spare the city. According to historical accounts, Leo's diplomatic efforts were successful, and Attila withdrew his forces, leading to the preservation of Rome from destruction. Leo's meeting with Attila is often cited as a significant moment in the history of the papacy and its influence in political matters.
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Attila was leading the Huns into the Western half of the Roman Empire to attack Rome in 452, when Pope Leo I rode out alone and talked to Attila, persuading him to turn back and not sack Rome. Attila was leading the Huns into the Western half of the Roman Empire to attack Rome in 452, when Pope Leo I rode out alone and talked to Attila, persuading him to turn back and not sack Rome.
Leo I, Pope who convinced Attila to turn away from Rome without attacking. Check out DoobieBurnin.com
No one knows for sure, but whatever he said to Attila convinced him to not sack Rome.
Pope St. Leo had many achievements but is, perhaps, remember for his meeting with Attila the Hun which stopped the invasion of Italy.For details on many of his other accomplishments, click on this link.
Pope Saint Leo I (the Great): + Was Pope from 440 to 461 + Met Attila the Hun outside Rome in 452 and persuaded him to turn back + Asserted the universal jurisdiction of the Pope + Was one of 10 longest-reigning popes + Was promoted to Doctor of the Church in 1754
No, Pope S. Leo the Great was not married.