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 …

In dealing with the threat of the Ottoman Turks who were advancing steadily across the Mediterranean, Pius organized a formidable alliance between Venice and Spain, culminating …

Apr 30, 2020 · One of the Reformation-era popes, Pope St. Pius V faced great challenges and opportunities during his six-year reign. He took on the reform programs of the Council of Trent, …

Apr 30, 2022 · 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, …

In the sixteenth century, one of the most notable saints who God used for this purpose was Pope Saint Pius V. As we honor this saintly pope, ponder your own calling to support the ongoing …

2 days ago · Pope Pius V died seven months later on May 1, 1572, of a painful disease, uttering "O Lord, increase my sufferings and my patience!" He is enshrined at Santa Maria...

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 …

On the death of Pius IV, he was, despite his tears and entreaties, elected pope, to the great joy of the whole Church. He began his pontificate by giving large alms to the poor, instead of …

Apr 30, 2024 · Preferring the peace of the cloister to public life, St. Pius V is remembered for ridding the Church of the abuses and corruption of the time.

Apr 29, 2017 · Pope St. Pius V attributed the Holy See's military victory at the Battle of Lepanto to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who was invoked on the day of the battle through …