The church of San Leone is a church of Rome in Prenestino-Labicano district, in via Prenestina. It is dedicated to the fifth-century pope, Pope Leo I.

San Leone I
St. Leo I (in English)
S. Leonis I Papæ (in Latin)
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41°53′27″N 12°31′45″E / 41.8909°N 12.5293°E / 41.8909; 12.5293
LocationVia Prenestina 104, Rome
CountryItaly
DenominationRoman Catholic
TraditionRoman Rite
History
StatusTitular church
DedicationPope Leo I
Consecrated1952
Architecture
Architect(s)Giuseppe Zander
Architectural typeChurch
Groundbreaking1950
Completed1952
Clergy
Cardinal protectorCristóbal López Romero

History

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The church was built by the architect Giuseppe Zander between 1950 and 1952.

It is the home of the parish, established 7 October 1952 by decree of the Cardinal Vicar Clemente Micara Tricesimo iam vertente. In addition it is also home since 1965 the title of cardinal "San Leone I".

The church was visited by Pope John Paul II 17 December 1989.[1]

List of Cardinal Protectors

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References

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  1. ^ "Visita a la Parrocchia di San Leone I" (in Italian). Libreria Editrice Vaticana. 17 December 1989. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
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