When was Pope Benedict XV born?

Pope Benedict XV was born on 21 November 1854 in Pegli.

What positions has Pope Benedict XV held?

Positions held by Pope Benedict XV include: Pope (1914–1922); cardinal (since 25 May 1914); Roman Catholic Archbishop of Bologna (since 16 December 1907).

Where did Pope Benedict XV study?

Pope Benedict XV was educated at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, Pontifical Gregorian University, University of Genoa.

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Pope Benedict XV

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1914 to 1922

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Pope Benedict XV was head of the Catholic Church from 1914 until his death in January 1922. His pontificate was largely focused on World War I and its political, social, and humanitarian consequences in Europe.

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Born: 21 November 1854 wd
Place of birth: Pegli wd
Died: 22 January 1922 wd
Place of death: Apostolic Palace wd
Citizenship: Kingdom of Italy wd
Occupation: Latin Catholic priest, Catholic bishop wd
Education: Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, Pontifical Gregorian University, University of Genoa wd
Official website: vatican.va/content/benedict-xv/it.html wd

Positions held wd

Pope (3 September 1914 – 22 January 1922)
cardinal (since 25 May 1914)
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Bologna (since 16 December 1907)

Awards wd

Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre

Questions

When was Pope Benedict XV born?: Pope Benedict XV was born on 21 November 1854 in Pegli.
What positions has Pope Benedict XV held?: Positions held by Pope Benedict XV include: Pope (1914–1922); cardinal (since 25 May 1914); Roman Catholic Archbishop of Bologna (since 16 December 1907).
Where did Pope Benedict XV study?: Pope Benedict XV was educated at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, Pontifical Gregorian University, University of Genoa.

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