Pope Pius VII

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Pope Pius VII born?August 14, 1742
2. Where was Pope Pius VII born?Sarsina, Duchy of Romagna, Papal States
3. What is the papal reign duration?23 years, 5 months, 6 days
4. Who was Pope Pius VII?Pope Pius VII was the head of the Catholic Church from 1800 to 1823. He was born Barnaba Niccolò Maria Luigi Chiaramonti and had a long career in the Church before becoming pope. He worked hard to keep the Church strong during a time of war and change.
5. Why was Pope Pius VII taken prisoner by Napoleon?Napoleon captured Pope Pius VII in 1809 because the pope had excommunicated him. The pope was held in France until Napoleon fell in 1814. He was treated as a prisoner during that time.

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Papal Bull: An official decree or proclamation issued by a Pope, often sealed with a leaden bulla.
Congress of Vienna: A major international conference held after Napoleon's defeat to reorganize Europe's political boundaries and restore monarchies.