Earliest pope to receive the title "the Great" Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Thursday, October 15, 2009 · 21-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, October 15, 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 15, 2009 · 21-Across · 4 letters
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Italian pope from 440 to 461 who extended the authority of the papacy to the west and persuaded Attila not to attack Rome (440-461)
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