Glory & Corruption of Renaissance Popes

Patronized the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's rebuild, and Michelangelo's masterpieces. But infamous scandals!

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🎨 Pope Leo X: The Lavish Medici

⏳ Reigned: 1513–1521.
💎 Renaissance Patron: Funded iconic art but left the Church deep in debt.
💰 Indulgence Scandal: Sold forgiveness for sins to fix finances, angering Martin Luther.

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