Pope Benedict XV (Latin: Benedictus PP. XV; Italian: Benedetto XV, 21 November 1854 – 22 January 1922), born Giacomo Paolo Giovanni Battista della Chiesa, was an Italian priest of the Roman Catholic Church and the 259th Pope from 1914 until his death in 1922.
His pontificate was largely overshadowed by World War I.
A: Pope Benedict XV's real name was Giacomo Paolo Giovanni Battista della Chiesa.
A: Pope Benedict XV was an Italian priest of the Roman Catholic Church.
A: Pope Benedict XV's pontificate lasted from 1914 until his death in 1922, a total of 8 years.
A: World War I overshadowed Pope Benedict XV's pontificate largely.
A: Pope Benedict XV was the 259th Pope.
A: Pope Benedict XV's title was "Benedictus PP. XV" in Latin, and "Benedetto XV" in Italian.
A: Pope Benedict XV died on January 22, 1922.
