Pope Gregory XIV

About Pope Gregory XIV

Niccolò Sfondrato, who became Pope Gregory XIV, was the Papal States leader and head of the Catholic Church between December 5, 1590 and October 16, 1591. During his papacy, he broadened the internal reformation of the Catholic Church and continued many policies of his predecessors.

Background & Early Career

He was born in Somma Lombardo, Italy. The clergyman read law at the Universities of Padua and Perugia. After his ordinance as a priest, he was made “Bishop of Cremona”. As a result, he participated in the “Council of Trent” between 1561 and 1563. Then, in December 1583, Pope Gregory XIII ordained him the “Cardinal-Priest of Santa Cecilia”.

Papal Election & Papacy

On December 5, 1590, the Sacred College elected Sfondrato to succeed Pope Urban VII as the head of the Catholic Church. He then took the pontificate name “Pope Gregory XIV” to honor “Pope Gregory XIII”.

During his reign, he reinforced the “Catholic League” by providing a monthly 15,000 scudi grant to Paris, France. In addition, he made five new cardinals in two Papal consistories. However, he was often criticized for practicing nepotism and highly despised by some Roman citizens for food shortages and the anarchy during his brief reign.

Death

The pope died from cholelithiasis at age 56 on October 16, 1591, in Rome, Papal States.

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F.A.Q. about Pope Gregory XIV

When is Pope Gregory XIV's birthday?

Pope Gregory XIV's birthday is on February 11, 1535.

In how many days is Pope Gregory XIV's birthday?

Pope Gregory XIV's birthday is in 314 days

How old was Pope Gregory XIV when he/she died?

Pope Gregory XIV was 56 years old.

When did Pope Gregory XIV die?

Pope Gregory XIV died in October 16, 1591.

How old would Pope Gregory XIV be today?

Pope Gregory XIV would be 490 years old if he/she was alive today.

Where was Pope Gregory XIV from?

Pope Gregory XIV was born in Somma Lombardo, Duchy of Milan.