Giambattista Castagna was ordained a priest on this day in 1553, and was eventually elected pope in 1590. Although Urban VII’s papacy was one of the shortest reigns, lasting only 12 days, he was known for his great compassion for the poor.
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("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
