Pope Pius V - Wikipedia
WEBPope Pius V, OP (Italian: Pio V; 17 January 1504 – 1 May 1572), born Antonio Ghislieri (from 1518 called Michele Ghislieri), was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 7 January 1566 to his death, in May 1572.
Saint Pius V | Counter-Reformation Pope, Papal Reforms
WEBSaint Pius V ; canonized May 22, 1712; feast day April 30) was an Italian ascetic, reformer, and relentless persecutor of heretics, whose papacy (1566–72) marked one of the most austere periods in Roman Catholic church history. During his reign, the Inquisition was successful in eliminating.
St. Pius V, Pope - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online
WEBShop St. Pius V, Pope. Pope from 1566-1572 and one of the foremost leaders of the Catholic Reformation. Born Antonio Ghislieri in Bosco, Italy, to a poor family, he labored as a shepherd until the age of fourteen and then joined the …
Saint Pius V - Franciscan Media
WEBApr 30, 2024 · Pope Saint Pius V, a Dominican, was the one responsible for the implementation of the results of the Council of Trent—no easy task. Refusing to remove his Dominican habit, he is also responsible for the tradition that popes wear white.
Remembering Saint Pius V: The Pope Who Strengthened the …
WEBApr 30, 2023 · Saint Pius V (1504-1572) was a Catholic Pope who served from 1565 to 1572. He was born Antonio Ghislieri on January 17, 1504 in Bosco, Italy and was canonized on May 17, 1712 by Pope Clement XI. He was the son of a poor peasant family.
St. Pius V, safeguard of the faith - Catholic News Agency
WEBApr 30, 2024 · He became Pope Pius V in 1566 through the influence of St. Charles Borromeo, cardinal of Milan, whose uncle was Pius IV. As pope, he was stern and rigorous in the enforcement of laws and...
Saint Pius V, Pope Feast day: Apr 30 - Catholic News Agency
WEBSep 13, 2024 · The island of Malta was attacked by the Turkish fleet, and nearly every man defending the fortress was killed in battle. The Pope sent out a fleet to meet the enemy, requesting that each man on...
Pope St. Pius V - PopeHistory.com
WEBSaint Pius V was the 225th Pope. While he only held onto the position for a little over six years, his impact on the Church was monumental. Known for his piety and strict moral compass, the Pope helped to reshape the Church’s reputation.
St. Pius V, safeguard of the faith - EWTN Vatican
WEBApr 30, 2024 · From the outset, Pius V was determined to rid the Church of the abuses and corruption and implement the decrees of the Council of Trent. He urged his cardinals to shun luxury and ambition and to lead exemplary Christian lives.
Pius V - Vatican
WEBPius V. 225th Pope of the Catholic Church.