Church of san Leone I, Modern church building in Prenestino-Labicano district, Rome, Italy.
The Church of San Leone I stands on Via Prenestina with a modern architectural design that incorporates traditional elements of Roman religious structures.
The church construction was completed in 1952 under architect Giuseppe Zander, and Cardinal Vicar Clemente Micara established the parish through an official decree.
Named after Pope Leo I from the fifth century, this religious structure maintains regular Catholic services and functions as a cardinal titular church.
The building welcomes visitors at Via Prenestina 104 in Rome, positioned at coordinates 41.890903 latitude and 12.529261 longitude in the eastern sector.
Five cardinals have served as protectors of this church since 1965, including Lorenz Jager, Roger Etchegaray, Karl Lehmann, Sergio Obeso Rivera, and Cristóbal López Romero.
Location: Rome
Inception: 1952
GPS coordinates: 41.89090,12.52926
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:17
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