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Who was Gregory the Great?

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Gregory the Great was a Catholic Pope and is now known as a Saint and Doctor of the Church, He was one of the Saints that were canonized right after his death by popular acclaim, He was born circa 540, He is also known for his writings and was the first Pope to come from a monastic background.

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