When was Pope Innocent XI born?

Pope Innocent XI was born on 19 May 1611 in Como.

What positions has Pope Innocent XI held?

Positions held by Pope Innocent XI include: Pope (1676–1689); Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals (1660–1661); diocesan bishop (1650–1656).

Where did Pope Innocent XI study?

Pope Innocent XI was educated at Sapienza University of Rome.

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Pope Innocent XI

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1676 to 1689

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Pope Innocent XI (Latin: Innocentius XI; Italian: Innocenzo XI; 16 May 1611 – 12 August 1689), born Benedetto Odescalchi, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 21 September 1676 until his death on 12 August 1689.

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Born: 19 May 1611 wd
Place of birth: Como wd
Died: 12 August 1689 wd
Place of death: Rome wd
Citizenship: Papal States wd
Occupation: Catholic priest, Catholic bishop wd
Education: Sapienza University of Rome wd

Positions held wd

Pope (21 September 1676 – 12 August 1689)
Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals (1660–1661)
diocesan bishop (4 April 1650 – 6 March 1656)

About

Political and religious tensions with Louis XIV of France were a constant preoccupation for Innocent XI. Within the Papal States, he lowered taxes, produced a surplus in the papal budget and repudiated nepotism within the Church. Innocent XI was frugal in his governance of the Papal States, his methods evident in matters ranging from his manner of dress to a wide range of standards of personal behaviour consistent with his conception of Christian values. Once he was elected to the papacy, he applied himself to moral and administrative reform of the Roman Curia. He abolished sinecures and pushed for greater simplicity in preaching as well as greater reverence in worship, requesting this of both the clergy and faithful. In consideration of his diplomatic and financial support for efforts to free Hungary from Turkish domination, he is still widely referred to in the country as the "Saviour of Hungary".

After a difficult cause for canonization, starting in 1791, which caused considerable controversy over the years and which was stopped on several occasions, he was beatified in 1956 by Pope Pius XII.

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When was Pope Innocent XI born?: Pope Innocent XI was born on 19 May 1611 in Como.
What positions has Pope Innocent XI held?: Positions held by Pope Innocent XI include: Pope (1676–1689); Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals (1660–1661); diocesan bishop (1650–1656).
Where did Pope Innocent XI study?: Pope Innocent XI was educated at Sapienza University of Rome.

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