Tag: Who was Pius V?

Pope St Pius (1504-1572) was born in Bosco Marengo, Italy. At 14, he joined the Dominicans and in 1528, he was ordained a Priest. He lectured at Pavia for sixteen years, becoming Prior of various monasteries and later Archbishop. In 1566, St Pius was elected Pope and remained in post until his death in 1572. St…