Pope Pius VII (14 August 1742 – 20 August 1823), born Barnaba Niccolò Maria Luigi Chiaramonti, was a monk, theologian and bishop, who reigned as Pope from 14 March 1800 to 20 August 1823.
Read more about Pope Pius VII: Early Life, Papacy, Relationship With Napoleon I, Relationship With The United States of America, Condemnation of Heresy
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