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Portrait Of Blessed Pope Innocent Xi 1787 Artist Unknown
Portrait Of Blessed Pope Innocent Xi 1787 Artist Unknown

Blessed Pope Innocent Xi

Also known as: Benedetto Odescalchi

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 12

Born

May 19, 1611

Died

August 12, 1689

Beatified

7 October 1956 by Pope Pius XII

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Biography

Blessed Pope Innocent XI, also known as Benedetto Odescalchi, was born on 19 May 1611 in Como, Italy, into a devout patrician family. His brother later became the bishop of Novara, Italy. From an early age, Benedetto felt a call to the priesthood and his education was entrusted to the Jesuits in Como.

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Beatified
Beatified1956-10-07 by 7 October 1956 by Pope Pius XII
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