"Born in Italy, he is rememberd as the “prophet of peace” for his interventions during World War I."

"In 1929, he signed the Lateran Treaty, establishing the Vatican as a sovereign state. He also inaugurated the Vatican Radio in 1931and issued numerous Encyclicals (important papal documents) enlighting the risks of finance ans the importance of social justice."

"As a pre-war critic of Nazism, he lobbied world leaders to avoid the war and mainted links with the german resistance, reiterating the opposition of the Church to racial persecution. Nevertheless, his role during World War II is still controversial, with allegations of public silence about the fate of the Jews. "

"Called the “Good Pope John”, he opened the Second Vatican Council, changing the relations between the catholic Church and the modern world. He was canonized by Pope Francis in 2014. "

"First pope since 1809, he closed the Second Vatican Council in 1965. He implemented numerous reforms and worked for oecumenism with Eastern Churches. He issued the controversial encyclical Humanae Vitae, condemning artificial contraception."

"The deputies declared themselves National Constituent Assembly in order to put an end to the absolute monarchy.The initiative does not please the king or his entourage. On July 12, Louis XVI vired his Comptroller General of Finance, Jacques Necker."

"As a Pole, he is the first no Italian pope to be elected in the contemporanean era, and one of the most travelled world leader in history. He supported the Second Vatican Council reforms and improved relationships with other confessions and religions."

"Native of Germany, he is considered one of the greatest theologians of the XXth century. He is the first pope to resign in centuries."

"Born in Argentina, this Jesuit the first no European pope. Elected by cardinals to reform the Church, he is noticed in the whole world for the emphasis he puts on mercy."