Question
How did Pope Leo I and several other popes respond to the crisis affecting the physical welfare of residents in the western region of the Roman Empire?
They fled to Constantinople.
They wrote letters asking the emperor for help, then waited for instructions.
They asked the Patriarch of Constantinople to address the crisis.
They remained focused on their religious duties and ignored the crisis.
They stepped into the need, provided leadership, and addressed the need.
They fled to Constantinople.
They wrote letters asking the emperor for help, then waited for instructions.
They asked the Patriarch of Constantinople to address the crisis.
They remained focused on their religious duties and ignored the crisis.
They stepped into the need, provided leadership, and addressed the need.
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Pope Leo I and several other popes responded to the crisis affecting the physical welfare of residents in the western region of the Roman Empire by stepping into the need, providing leadership, and addressing the crisis. Pope Leo I, in particular, is noted for his efforts to provide spiritual guidance and support as well as for advocating for moral leadership during times of turmoil, including his interactions with Attila the Hun in 452 AD. He and other popes recognized the suffering of the people and took active roles in attempting to alleviate their hardships.