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The Episcopal Lineage of Pope Urban VII

Giovanni Battista Castagna, Archbishop of Rossano, the future Pope Urban VII. Ordained bishop 4 April 1553 at Rome by Girolamo Cardinal Verallo, assisted by Girolamo Maccabeo, Bishop of Castro e Acquapendente, and Pietro degli Affatati, Bishop of Accia.


Girolamo Verallo, Bishop of Bertinoro. Elected Bishop of Bertinoro 20 August 1540. To date, the details of his episcopal ordination have not been discovered.