Pope Pius VII

Who was Pope Pius VII?

Pope Pius VII, born Barnaba Niccolò Maria Luigi Chiaramonti, was the head of the Roman Catholic Church from 14 March 1800 to his death in 1823. He was also a monk, theologian, and bishop. When he joined his religious order, he took the name of Gregorio.

In the process towards sainthood, his cause of canonization was started at the behest of Pope Benedict XVI in 2007, and he was granted the title of Servant of God.