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240th Roman Pontiff
Bl. Innocent XI
INNOCENTIVS Undecimus
Benedetto Odescalchi
240th Successor of St Peter · 1676–1689 · Italy · b. Como, Duchy of Milan
1676
Elected
1689
Reign ended
13 years
Length
17th
Century
The Life
Motto: Avarus non implebitur ("The covetous man is not satisfied") Subject of the Duchy of Milan. Condemned the doctrine of mental reservation (1679) and initiated the Holy League. Extended the Holy Name of Mary as a universal feast (1684). Admired for positive contributions to catechesis.
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