Michele Ghislieri, later Pope St. Pius V, was born in Bosco (northern Italy) in 1504 and ordained a Dominican priest in 1528. Recognizing his holiness and learning, his community elected him Prior ...

Michele Ghislieri, later St. Pius V, was born in Bosco, northern Italy, in 1504 and ordained a Dominican priest in 1528. Recognizing his holiness and learning, his community elected him prior four ...

Pope St. Pius V (1504-1572) was born in Italy to a humble family. From a young age, he was formed and well educated by the Dominicans. He entered the order and was ordained a priest at the age of 24.

Pope Francis on Saturday recalled the legacy of the 16th century pope Saint Pius V, a Church reformer who standardized the Mass and opposed heresy. The teachings of Pius V “invite us to be seekers of ...