Feast Day: January 22
Born: 1798 in Rome, Italy
Died: 1850
Canonized: 1963 by Pope John XXIII
Tuesday, January 22
Liturgical Color: Green
Pope Benedict XV died on this day in
1922. He reigned as pope during World
War I. Although he was an excellent
diplomat, all sides in the conflict refused
his help. Several of his peace plans were
rejected, possibly extending the war.