Christianity

Catholicism and Protestantism are two major branches of Christianity with distinct theological differences and historical developments.

Pope Pius IV (1559-1565) was born as Giovanni Angelo Medici. He was the head of the Roman Catholic Church from 1559 to 1565.

Pope Clement VIII (1536-1605) was born as Niccolò Sfondrati. He was the head of the Catholic Church from 1592 to 1605.

Pope Innocent IX, born Giovanni Antonio Facchinetti, was the 230th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church.

Pope Urban VII was the head of the Catholic Church for only 12 days, from September 15 to 27, 1590.

Pope Gregory XIV was the 229th pope of the Catholic Church, serving from 1590 until his death in 1591.

Pope Sixtus V, born Felice Peretti, was the head of the Catholic Church from 1585 until his death in 1590.

Pope Gregory XV was the head of the Catholic Church from 1621 until his death in 1623. He was born in Bologna, Italy, in 1554.

Pope Gregory XIII (1502-1585) was the head of the Catholic Church and the ruler of the Papal States from 1572 until his death in 1585.

There are many strong female saints in the Catholic Church who served as models of faith, devotion, and courage.