Pope Gregory XV
Pope Gregory XV, born Alessandro Ludovisi in 1554, served as pope from 1621 until his death in 1623. He is notable for reforming the papal conclave process, which included the establishment of rules for the election of future popes. His reforms aimed to reduce the influence of secular powers in papal elections and ensure a more orderly and transparent process. Gregory XV also emphasized the importance of the missions, furthering the Counter-Reformation efforts. His papacy marked a significant moment in Catholic Church governance and its relations with the modern state.
Born on Jan 09, 1554 (471 years old)
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Pope Gregory XV reformed the conclave process to take place in the Sistine Chapel before Michelangelo's Last Judgment.
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