Achile Ratti

Achile Ratti, who later became Pope Pius XI, was an Italian cardinal involved in the tumultuous papal conclave that followed the death of Pope Benedict XV. Initially a less favored candidate, Ratti's ascent in votes demonstrated a shift in the cardinals' alliances amid a divided electoral body. His election marked a significant moment in the Church's history, as he sought to navigate the complex political landscape of the early 20th century.