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Pope Pius V (died 1572)

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Pope Pius V

Head of the Catholic Church from 1566 to 1572

Pope Pius V, OP, born Antonio Ghislieri, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 7 January 1566 to his death, in May 1572. He was an inquisitor and is venerated as a saint of the Catholic Church. He is chiefly notable for his role in the implementation…
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January 17

Day of the year

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