Papacy of Pope Pius V begins 1566
Friday, January 7, 1566
On the 7th of January 1566, Antonio Ghislieri is elected Pope Pius V, following the death of Pope Pius IV.
He was a leading figure at the Council of Trent and the Counter Reformation.
On the 7th of January 1566, Antonio Ghislieri is elected Pope Pius V, following the death of Pope Pius IV.
He was a leading figure at the Council of Trent and the Counter Reformation.