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Pope 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.
- 7 January 1566
- 15 March 1557, by Paul IV
- 1 May 1572
- Gregory XIII
Apr 30, 2024 · Saint 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.
Apr 30, 2024 · For example, when a handful of unruly citizens knocked down a statue of Pope Paul IV (two popes before Pius V), and rolled it into the Tiber River, a horrified Pius ordered their execution. Pius was greatly aided in renewing the spiritual life of Rome’s citizenry through the work of St. Philip Neri and other holy priests and religious.
Apr 30, 2024 · Learn about Saint Pius V, the pope who implemented the reforms of the Council of Trent and fought against the Turks. He was a Dominican friar who wore his habit as pope and prayed often.
- Franciscan Media
Saint 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.
Saint Pius V, orig. Antonio or Michele Ghislieri, (born Jan. 17, 1504, Bosco, duchy of Milan—died May 1, 1572, Rome, Papal States; canonized May 22, 1712; feast day April 30), Pope (1566–72). He joined the Dominican order at age 14 and was ordained in 1528.
May 16, 2024 · Learn about the life and legacy of Pope Pius V, who fought heresy, corruption, and the Turks, and promoted the Rosary and the Council of Trent. He was canonized in 1712 and is the patron of a happy death.
