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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.
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.
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).
Benedictus PP. XV Giacomo della Chiesa 3.IX.1914 - 22.I.1922. BENEDICT XV. Apostolic Constitutions; Apostolic Exhortations; Apostolic Letters
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 · Pope Benedict XV dated his Peace Note on Aug. 1, 1917, and it became the most famous episode of a pope unjustly forgotten today.
Cardinal Giacomo Della Chiesa (1854-1922) was elected pope, taking the name Benedict XV, a few weeks after the outbreak of the First World War, on 3 September 1914.
