The Papacy During The Period Of The Reformation (Adrian VI—1522-23) (2)

On August 31 (1522) Adrian was crowned in St. Peter's. For many years Rome had not seen such a pontiff. He was pious and sincere and of irreproachable morals. He hated luxury and dissipation with which Leo, his predecessor, filled the papal palace. On August 31 (1522) Adrian was crowned in St. Peter's. For many years Rome had not seen such a pontiff. He was pious and sincere and of irreproachable morals. He hated luxury and dissipation with which Leo, his predecessor, filled the papal palace....