Pope Benedict XV

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is Pope Benedict XV known for?Restored relations with France and improved ties with Italy
2. What is the birth name?Giacomo Paolo Giovanni Battista della Chiesa
3. What is the papal reign?September 3, 1914 – January 22, 1922
4. What was Pope Benedict XV's main goal during World War I?He wanted to stop the huge war and bring peace to everyone.
5. How did Pope Benedict XV help people during the war?He organized aid for prisoners of war, arranged exchanges for wounded soldiers, and sent food to those who were starving.

Papal Neutrality: The policy of the Pope and the Holy See to remain impartial in international conflicts.
Apostolic Constitution: A type of formal papal decree that is a major source of canon law.
Holy See: The ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Rome, headed by the Pope.
Canon Law: The systematic body of rules and principles by which the Catholic Church is governed.