Getting to Habemus Papam: Benedict XV

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March 9, 2013
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Benedict XV
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Fifty-seven cardinals were present in the conclave from August 31 to September 3, 1914, electing Cardinal Giacomo della Chiesa, Pope Benedict XV. He was 59 years old. The Italian pope died on January 22, 1922.