The Life and Acts of Pope Leo XIII: Preceded by a Sketch of the Last Days of Pius IX and the Origin and Laws of the Conclave (1879)

""The Life and Acts of Pope Leo XIII"" is a historical book written by Joseph E. Keller in 1879. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and actions of Pope Leo XIII, who was the head of the Catholic Church from 1878 to 1903. It is preceded by a sketch of the last days of Pope Pius IX, the predecessor of Pope Leo XIII, and the origin and laws of the conclave, which is the process of electing a new pope.The book covers various aspects of Pope Leo XIII's life, including his early years, his education, his rise to the papacy, his papal policies, his relations with other countries, and his impact on the Catholic Church. It also includes a detailed description of his encyclicals, which were letters he wrote to the Catholic Church and the world at large, addressing various social, political, and religious issues.The book provides a valuable insight into the life and times of Pope Leo XIII, who was a significant figure in the history of the Catholic Church. It is a well-researched and informative book that is of interest to anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church or the life of Pope Leo XIII.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.