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  2. Pope Benedict XV (Latin: Benedictus XV; Italian: Benedetto XV), born Giacomo Paolo Giovanni Battista della Chiesa (Italian: [ˈdʒaːkomo ˈpaːolo dʒoˈvanni batˈtista della ˈkjɛːza]; 21 November 1854 – 22 January 1922), was head of the Catholic Church from 1914 until his death in January 1922.

  3. Apr 17, 2024 · Benedict XV (born Nov. 21, 1854, Pegli, Kingdom of Sardinia—died Jan. 22, 1922, Rome) was the pope from 1914 to 1922. After graduating from the University of Genoa, he studied for the priesthood in the Collegio Capranica in Rome and entered the papal diplomatic service , later spending four years in Spain before being employed in the ...

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  4. Jul 19, 2014 · Learn how Pope Benedict XV, elected in 1914, tried to stop the war and promote justice and reconciliation among the belligerent powers. Read about his encyclicals, his Christmas truce appeal, his peace note and his exclusion from the Versailles Treaty.

  5. Aug 3, 2017 · Learn how Pope Benedict XV tried to end the slaughter of World War I with his 1917 Peace Note, which influenced President Wilson's Fourteen Points. Discover why the pope is a forgotten figure and how his legacy matters today.

  6. Benedict XV was the 258th pope to lead the Catholic Church and the 15th to assume the papal name “Benedict.” His latin name was Benedictus XV and Italian name was Benedetto XV. He reigned as Pope and Bishop of Rome from 1914 to 1922 – (7 yrs, 141 days).

  7. Sep 3, 2014 · Despite a biography title labeling him the “Unknown Pope,” Benedict XV had a tremendous impact on life of the Church, and his legacy of diplomacy and efforts for peace live on today. Sunday...

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    The Holy See Pontiffs Benedict XV ... 258th Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate: 3,6.IX.1914: End Pontificate: 22.I.1922: Secular Name:

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