Pius, V Pius V (1504-1572) was pope from 1566 to 1572. An austere man, he put the decrees of the Council of Trent into effect and thus occupies a central position in the Catholic Reformation. Antonio Ghislieri, who became Pius V, was born on Jan. 17, 1504, at Bo... more
Pius V, Saint (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. A relentless pursuer of heretics, h... more
