POPE
Pope Blessed Innocent XI
Pope, Bishop of Rome
Pope Blessed Innocent XI, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1676–1689.
background
A reforming pope of great personal austerity who helped rally the defense of Europe at the Siege of Vienna in 1683; he was beatified in 1956.
summary
Pope Blessed Innocent XI, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1676–1689.
papacy Start
1676
papacy End
1689
birth Name
Benedetto Odescalchi