What was Pope Gregory XV's role before becoming Pope?
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Answer
Cardinal Alessandro Ludovisi, who later became Pope Gregory XV, held the position of Cardinal before his election to the papacy. As a Cardinal, he was a member of the College of Cardinals, a group of senior clergy who advise the Pope and elect his successor. Cardinals often hold important positions within the Catholic Church, such as leading dioceses or serving in the Roman Curia, the administrative body of the Vatican.
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