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Blessed Innocent XI

Pope 1676 to 89.

“He was educated by the Jesuits at Como, and studied jurisprudence at Rome and Naples.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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  1. Catholic Encyclopedia (1913), “Pope Innocent XI”. New Advent edition. newadvent.org

Dates follow the Catholic Encyclopedia’s list of popes; for the earliest popes they are traditional. Photo credits.