Pope, born Giacomo della Chiesa (1854-1922), who reigned from 1914 to 1922. Maintaining strict neutrality during WWI, he advanced several peace proposals and did much to aid war victims. Illuminated manuscript apostolic blessing, signed "Benedictus PP. XV," one page, 9 x 13.75, issued from the Vatican on April 7, 1921. An apostolic blessing and plenary indulgence at the hour of death for Senator Philippe Casgrain, his wife, and family, featuring a calligraphic inscription, and an affixed portrait by Guiseppe Felici of Pope Benedict XV, who has signed at the bottom. In fine condition, with light silvering to the image, and a small hole barely touching the signature.
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