Pope Clement XIV
October 31, 1705 –September 22, 1774
Catholic priest, Latin Catholic bishop, Religious
Lived 68 years
- Born in
- Santarcangelo di Romagna
- Passed away in
- Rome
Pope Clement XIV (Latin: Clemens XIV; Italian: Clemente XIV; 31 October 1705 – 22 September 1774), born Giovanni Vincenzo Antonio Ganganelli, was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 19 May 1769 to his death in September 1774. At the time of his election, he was the only Franciscan friar in the College of Cardinals, having been a member of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual. He is the most recent pope to take the pontifical name of "Clement" upon his election.
During his pontificate, Clement decreed the suppression of the Society of Jesus.
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