The pope Gregory XIV

His Holiness Pope Gregory XIV (in Latin Gregorius Quartus Decimus) is the Pope number 229 of the Catholic Church.

Giovanni Batista Castagna was born in Roma, in the current country of Italy.

The Holy Father Gregory XIV initiated his pontificate in the year 1590. He succeeded Pope Urban VII. His papacy lasted for 0 years, ending during the year 1590. He was succeeded by Innocent IX, who would become the following bishop of Rome.

Predecessor:
Urban VII
Successor:
Innocent IX