León XII

León XII, born Annibale della Genga in 1760, served as Pope from 1823 until his death in 1829. His papacy was characterized by a focus on moral reform and an emphasis on the importance of education and charity. León XII was known for his efforts to improve the conditions of the poor and for his opposition to the liberal movements of his time. His election, resolved in just two days, reflected a growing trend towards quicker conclaves in the Catholic Church.