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St Gregory the Great (540-604) was pope between 590 and 604 AD. St. Gregory lived a humble life even as pope, dining with the poor at almost every meal, constantly giving alms and land away, and sending his priests into the streets to minister to the poor. During his pontificate, he made several changes to the Mass, some of which still exist today. However, he is most famous for Gregorian Chant. As a prolific writer, he is best known for his biography, The Life of St. Benedict.