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Pope Gregory XV

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1621 to 1623 (1554–1623)

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Pope Gregory XV, born Alessandro Ludovisi, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 9 February 1621 until his death in 1623. He is notable for founding the Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith, an organization tasked with overseeing the spread of Catholicism and missionary work. Gregory XV was also responsible for the canonization of Saints Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier, Teresa of Ávila, and Philip Neri, which solidified his commitment to the Counter-Reformation.

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Born
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Place of birth
Bologna wd
Died
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Place of death
Rome wd
Citizenship
Papal States wd
Occupation
Latin Catholic priest, archbishop wd
Education
University of Bologna, Pontifical Gregorian University wd

Positions held wd

  • Pope (9 February 1621 – 8 July 1623)
  • cardinal (since 19 September 1616)
  • Roman Catholic Archbishop of Bologna (since 1 May 1612)

Questions

When was Pope Gregory XV born?
Pope Gregory XV was born on 9 January 1554 in Bologna.
What positions has Pope Gregory XV held?
Positions held by Pope Gregory XV include: Pope (1621–1623); cardinal (since 19 September 1616); Roman Catholic Archbishop of Bologna (since 1 May 1612).
Where did Pope Gregory XV study?
Pope Gregory XV was educated at University of Bologna, Pontifical Gregorian University.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pope Gregory XV · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q132692 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: (Albi) Cathédrale Sainte-Cécile - Trèsor - Portrait du pape Grégoire XV - PalissyIM81001477.jpg by Didier Descouens (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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