Pope Pius V - Wikipedia
Pope Pius V, OP (Italian: Pio V; 17 January 1504 – 1 May 1572), born Antonio Ghislieri (and from 1518 called Michele Ghislieri), was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States …
Saint Pius V | Counter-Reformation Pope, Papal Reforms ...
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 …
St. Pius V, Pope - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online
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 …
Saint Pius V, Pope - Catholic News Agency
5 days ago · He was elected Pope on January 7, 1566, with the influential backing of his friend St. Charles Borromeo, and took the name Pius V. He immediately put into action his vast program …
St. Pius V: The Saint Who Transformed the Papacy Forever
Apr 30, 2025 · St. Pius V: The Saint Who Transformed the Papacy Forever This reforming pope, renowned for his sanctity, helped solidify the Council of Trent’s legacy and left a visible mark …
Saint Pius V - Franciscan Media
Apr 30, 2022 · Saint Pius V zealously enforced legislation against abuses in the Church. He patiently served the sick and the poor by building hospitals, providing food for the hungry, and …
Pope St. Pius V - PopeHistory.com
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 …