POPE
Pope Pius V
Pope, Bishop of Rome
Pope Pius V, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1566–1572.
background
Pope Pius V, OP, born Antonio Ghislieri, was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 7 January 1566 to his death, in May 1572.
summary
Pope Pius V, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1566–1572.
papacy Start
1566
papacy End
1572
birth Name
Antonio Ghislieri