Pope Urbano VIII
Pope Urbano VIII, born Maffeo Barberini, served as the head of the Catholic Church from 1623 to 1644 and is best known for his patronage of the arts and the construction of the famous Baroque architecture of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. His papacy was marked by political challenges, including the Thirty Years' War, and he is remembered for the controversial canonization of saints and his efforts to reform the Church. Urbano VIII initiated the tradition of papal summer retreats to Castel Gandolfo, transforming it into a serene escape for future popes.
Born on Aug 05, 1568 (456 years old)
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Pope Urbano VIII was the first pontiff to holiday in Castel Gandolfo.
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