Pope Gregory XVI was the reigning pontiff during Neumann's ordination in 1836. He served as the Bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church from 1831 until his death in 1846. He is remembered for his conservative policies, emphasis on papal authority, and efforts to maintain Catholic traditions in an era of political and social change.
The Remarkable Journey of John Neumann: A Quiz Celebrating a 19th-Century Missionary, Bishop, and Saint