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Who was Benedict XV?
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.
- 25 May 1914, by Pope Pius X
- 22 January 1922
- 3 September 1914
- Pius XI
Apr 17, 2024 · Benedict XV 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 department of the secretary of state.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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.
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.
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 Versailles.
A biography of the pope who tried to end World War I and promote peace and justice. Learn about his early life, papal diplomacy, and legacy in the Catholic Church.
Learn about the life and reign of Pope Benedict XV, who tried to mediate between the warring powers in World War I and reorganized the Vatican administration. Find out his views on Catholicism, diplomacy, and the schismatic churches.
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