Roman Catholic Pope. As soon as Leo IV, much against his will, became pope, he began to take precautions against a repetition of the Saracen raid of 846. He put the walls of the city into a thorough state of repair, entirely rebuilding fifteen of the great towers. He was the first to enclose the Vatican hill by a wall. Leo IV died July 17, 855, with a great reputation for sanctity. Indeed he was credited with working miracle.
Roman Catholic Pope. As soon as Leo IV, much against his will, became pope, he began to take precautions against a repetition of the Saracen raid of 846. He put the walls of the city into a thorough state of repair, entirely rebuilding fifteen of the great towers. He was the first to enclose the Vatican hill by a wall. Leo IV died July 17, 855, with a great reputation for sanctity. Indeed he was credited with working miracle.
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