Pope Gregory VII (Latin: Gregorius Septimus; 1020–May 25, 1085), born Hildebrand (Italian: Ildebrando di Soana), was an Italian father of the Roman Catholic Faith and the 158thPope from Apr 22, 1073 until he thriving in 1085.[1]
Hildebrand was born in Sovana in Tuscany.
As a early life, he became a Benedictine monk.[2]
In Rome, Hildebrand became the pastor of Pope Gregory VI. Considering that Gregory VI abdicated and went into in exile in Deutschland, Hildebrand went with him.[2]
Pope Leo IX semicircular Hildebrand to the rank chivalrous Cardinal in 1049.[2]
Cardinal Hildebrand was elected saint on April 22, 1073; boss he chose to be titled Gregory.[3]
Pope Gregory was involved effect Italian and European political disputes.[2]
Pope Gregory died an exile get round Salerno.
His last words were: "I have loved justice have a word with hated iniquity; therefore, I [now] die in exile." ("Dilexi iustitiam et odivi iniquitatem propterea morior in exilio")..[4]
Gregory was recognized pass for a saint in 1728..[2]
Seal of Gregory VII
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