Biography of Pope Leo XIII?

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Hey, gang.

In my quest to read the “definitive” biographies of all the modern Popes, starting from Blessed Pius IX, I have completed Witness to Hope (for John Paul II), *The Rise of Benedict XVI * (for the current Pontiff), and now am almost finished reading Owen Chadwik’s A History of the Popes: 1830-1914 (the best source I could find in lieu of a Pius IX biography in English).

Anyone know of any good biographies of Leo XII, and which one of these is commonly considered “definitive”?

Thanks! 🙂
 
**Why are you so interested in reading the biographies of the Popes? I can understand reading into the modern ones. But, it seems it’s a lot to read. :eek: **

Also, I’m confused, do you mean Pope Leo XII or XIII?

Catholic Encyclopedia: Pope Leo XII

Catholic Encyclopedia: Pope Leo XIII
 
Ebay often has biographies of Leo XIII that were published later in his life or just after his death. They tend to be packed full of information and old pictures.
 
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