1914 papal conclave
A papal conclave was held from 31 August to 3 September 1914 which elected Giacomo della Chiesa to succeed Pius X, who died on August 20, as pope. Della Chiesa, hitherto the archbishop of Bologna, took the name Benedict XV.
| Papal conclave August–September 1914 | |
|---|---|
| Dates and location | |
| 31 August – 3 September 1914 Sistine Chapel, Apostolic Palace, Rome | |
| Key officials | |
| Dean | Serafino Vannutelli |
| Sub-dean | Francesco di Paola Cassetta |
| Camerlengo | Francesco Salesio Della Volpe |
| Protodeacon | Francesco Salesio Della Volpe |
| Election | |
| Ballots | 10 |
| Elected pope | |
| Giacomo della Chiesa Name taken: Benedict XV | |
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