Distinguished as an effective diplomat, he was elected to the papacy as a compromise candidate after the death of Paul III. As pope he made only reluctant and short-lived attempts at reform, mostly devoting himself to a life of personal pleasure.
As Pope he made only reluctant and short-lived attempts at reform, mostly devoting himself to a life of personal pleasure. Distinguished as an effective diplomat, he was elected to the papacy as a compromise candidate.
Distinguished as an effective diplomat, he was elected to the papacy as a compromise candidate. As Pope he made only reluctant and short-lived attempts at reform, mostly devoting himself to a life of personal pleasure.
Distinguished as an effective diplomat, he was elected to the papacy as a compromise candidate. As Pope he made only reluctant and short-lived attempts at reform, mostly devoting himself to a life of personal pleasure.