In Rome, on 21 August 1555, a monk from the brotherhood of St John the Beheaded visited Pomponio in his cell urging him to repent. If he repented, he would be strangled before burning. The 24-year-old student refused.
In Rome, on 21 August 1555, a monk from the fraternity of St John the Beheaded paid Pomponio a visit to his cell, urging him to change his ways. If he did so, he would be strangled before being burned at the stake. The 24-year-old student refused.