Pope Benedict XV
Pope Benedict XV, born Giacomo della Chiesa in 1854, served as the pope from 1914 until his death in 1922. He is known for his efforts during World War I to promote peace and humanitarian aid, advocating for reconciliation among nations. Benedict XV sought to address the suffering caused by the war and was a proponent of social justice and the pastoral care of the faithful. His papacy was marked by the establishment of several missionary initiatives and the enhancement of the Catholic Church's role in international diplomacy.
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Pope Benedict XV announced a special extension of the Portiuncula Indulgence in 1916.
Examining the rise and fall of the ‘Portiuncula Indulgence’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-02
Pope Benedict XV canonized Joan of Arc in 1920.
As Pope Francis is laid to rest today, let's keep his lessons
Kenya· 2025-04-26
A statue of Mary, Queen of Peace, was commissioned by Pope Benedict XV in 1918 to ask God to end World War One.
Pope Francis broke with tradition in choosing St. Mary Major for burial
Tanzania· 2025-04-22
