Pío V
Pío V, who served as Pope from 1566 to 1572, is best known for excommunicating Queen Elizabeth I of England and for his role in the establishment of the Roman Inquisition. He was a staunch opponent of Protestantism and is remembered for his anti-Semitic policies, including the enforcement of the ghetto in Rome. Canonized as a saint in 1712, his papacy was marked by significant religious conflict during the Reformation.
Born on Jan 01, 1504 (521 years old)
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Italy:
Pio V was the first Pope to wear white, a tradition that has continued to this day.
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Spain:
Pío V was known for his aversion to bullfighting and for being one of the most antisemitic popes.
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