Pope Gregory X

Born at Piacenza, Italy, around 1210, he was elected 184th pope in 1272, taking the name Gregory X. He convoked the Second Council of Lyons, which temporarily reunited the Roman Church with the Eastern Church. The theologians Gregory summoned to the council included Thomas Aquinas, who died on his way there, and Bonaventure, who died during the council. Gregory died on his return from the council, in 1276. His cult grew immediately in popularity. and he was beatified by Pope Clement in 1713. He is depicted in papal robes without any special attributes. NAME: Gregory is of Greek origin and means “watchful, alert.” (Giorgi, 2005)