Pope Leo X Quotes
If the Almighty in his mercy allows us to settle peace among the christian leaders, we shall press on not only to destroy completely the bad seeds, but also to expand the territories of Christ, and, supported by these achievements, we shall go forward, with God favouring his own purposes, to the most holy expedition against the infidels, the desire for which is deeply fixed in our heart.
Citations
Leo X. "Fifth Lateran Council, Session 11." Decrees of the Ecumenical Councils, edited by Norman P. Tanner, vol. 1, Sheed & Ward, 1990, p. 638.
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Pope Leo X (born Giovanni di Lorenzo de' Medici, 11 December 1475 – 1 December 1521) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 9 March 1513 to his death in December 1521