Pietro Damiani
Pietro Damiani was an Italian Benedictine monk and a reformer in the 11th century, known for his strong opposition to clerical immorality and sexual abuses within the Church. His work, particularly the book "The Book of Gomorrah," highlighted the urgent need for the Church to address the issue of sexual misconduct among clergy. He became a saint and is regarded as a key figure in the Church's historical struggle against the abuse of power within its ranks.
Born on Feb 23, 1007 (1018 years old)
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Pietro Damiani wrote a work denouncing the leniency of Church authorities towards sexual misconduct in 1051.
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