Pope Marcellus II, born Marcello Cervini degli Spannochi, was Bishop of Rome and hence head of the Catholic Church and at that time ruler of the Papal States from 9 April 1555 until his death 22 days later.
He succeeded Pope Julius III. Before his accession as pope he had been Cardinal-Priest of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme. He is the most recent pope to choose to retain his birth name as his regnal name upon his accession, and the most recent pope to date with the regnal name "Marcellus".
Cervini was the maternal uncle of Robert Bellarmine. His father, Ricardo Cervini, and Pope Clement VII were personal friends. Cervini served in the household of Cardinal Alessandro Farnese. When Farnese became pope, Cervini served as his secretary and was employed on a number of diplomatic missions. On 10 April, 1555, he was elected to succeed Pope Julius III. He died of a stroke twenty-two days later.
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Some of their strengths
Pope Marcellus II has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Confident, Energetic, Honest, Optimistic, Extroverted, Intelligent, and Brave.
Strong and Diligent
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Pope Marcellus II is someone who is a strong, diligent, and trustworthy person who approaches life with honesty and perseverance, but who is also physical, sensual, and artistic. A person who is ambitious and motivated.
Adventurous and Free
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Pope Marcellus II well know them as someone who can be talented, wayward and free, like a big river or the ocean.
Independent and Organized
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Pope Marcellus II as someone who is independent, organized, inventive, and generous.
A person who is curious and a loves learning, who seems to always know what to say, who has an optimism that can overcome any difficult situation, and who seems to be able to master almost any skill.
Justice-seeking and Insightful
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Pope Marcellus II is someone who tends to be intolerant of unfairness in life, and who has an uncanny ability to reveal the truth in any situation.
They are also someone who is patient, assertive, and who is a natural leader that likes to help others in need.
Patient and Compassionate
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Pope Marcellus II tends to be someone who approaches life with grace and compassion, and who has a powerful and commanding personality. Who can be analytical, patient, and deliberate, avoiding risks and seeking out stability instead.
Some of Pope Marcellus II's challenges
While Pope Marcellus II has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Pope Marcellus II can be Stubborn, Status-seeking, Idle, Arrogant, Domineering, Impatient, and Blunt.
Stubborn and Idle
One of Pope Marcellus II's key challenges is that they are someone who can be seen as stubborn and, at times, lazy.
Pope Marcellus II must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs.
Domineering and Impatient
Pope Marcellus II is someone who can be demanding, egotistical, and controlling, can have a lack of judgment regarding personal finances, be argumentative and stubborn, and who can have a tendency to be withdrawn and spend time in self-imposed isolation.
Materialistic and Aggressive
Finally, Pope Marcellus II also can be materialistic, emotional, aggressive, stubborn, inconsistent, and be prone to big temper outbursts.
