Gregorio XIV

Gregorio XIV, born Niccolò Sfondrati in 1535, served as Pope from 1590 until his death in 1591. His papacy is notable for its efforts to reform the Catholic Church and address the challenges posed by the Protestant Reformation. The 'Sala de las Lágrimas' is named after him, as it is said that he shed tears of joy upon being elected pope, signifying the heavy burden of the papal office. His brief tenure was marked by the continuation of the Counter-Reformation, promoting Catholic orthodoxy in a time of significant religious turmoil.