Papal States / Papa Paschalis (Pope Paschal I)

Pope Saint Paschal I (Latin: Paschalis I; born Pascale Massimi) was Pope from 25 January 817 to his death in 824.

Pascal was a member of one of the aristocratic families of Rome. He was in charge of a monastery that served pilgrims. He was elected pope in January 817. In 823, Paschal crowned Lothair I as King of Italy. He rebuilt a number of churches in Rome, including three basilicas.