B. Innocent XI, Papa

Beato Innocent XI (1611-1689) ay a Papa of the Simbahang Katoliko na naglingkod mula 1676 hanggang kanyang death. Born Benito Odescalchi in Como, Italya, siya kilala sa kanyang efforts to reporma Simbahan at curb the abuses of the clergy. Bilang Papa, siya opposed nepotism at ang extravagant lifestyles of the nobility. Siya din worked to improve the finances of the Papal States at supported the defense of Vienna laban sa the Ottoman Empire. Innocent XI ay sinasamba dahil sa kanyang debosyon, administrative repormas, at ang kanyang resistance to the absolutist ambitions of King Luis XIV of Pransiya. Siya ang patron ng bankers at those in financial difficulties.