Pope
Pope Urban VII
Pope from 1590 to 1590
Pope Urban VII, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1590–1590.
Background
Pope Urban VII, born Giovanni Battista Castagna, was head of the Catholic Church, and leader of the Papal States from 15 to 27 September 1590. His papacy is the shortest recognized in history.
Summary
Pope Urban VII, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1590–1590.
Papacy began
1590
Papacy ended
1590
Birth name
Giovanni Battista Castagna