Who chose Augustine to lead the mission to Britain?
Pope Benedict I
Pope Leo I
Pope John I
Pope Gregory the Great
Answer
Pope Gregory the Great chose Augustine to lead the mission to Britain. He was a monk and a prior of the monastery of St. Andrew in Rome. He was known for his learning and piety, and he was considered to be a good choice to lead the mission.
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