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Conclave Elects Leo XII
- When
- 28 September 1823
- Where
- Conclave location
- Part of
- Conclave elects Pope Leo XII
Cardinal Annibale della Genga was elected as Pope Leo XII on 28 September 1823, overcoming opposition from France and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
The conclave opened on 2 September 1823. The zelanti faction shifted support to della Genga after realizing Castiglioni was close to Consalvi. Despite objections from the Two Sicilies and active opposition from France, della Genga was elected on the final ballot on 28 September 1823.
Sources
- 1823 conclave Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
- Pope Leo XII Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
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