Pope Paul V
Pope from 1605 to 1621 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pope from 1605 to 1621 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pope Paul V (Latin: Paulus Quintus; Rome, 17 September 1552 – 28 January 1621), born Camillo Borghese, was an Italian priest of the Roman Catholic Church and the 234th Pope from 16 May 1605 until his death.[1]
Paul V | |
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| Papacy began | 16 May 1605 |
| Papacy ended | 28 January 1621 |
| Predecessor | Pope Leo XI |
| Successor | Pope Gregory XV |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Camillo Borghese |
| Born | 17 September 1552 Rome, Papal States |
| Died | 28 January 1621 Rome, Papal States |
| Other popes named Paul | |
He was born in Rome. He was a son of the noble Borghese family of Siena.[2]
Cardinal Borghese was elected pope in 1605;[2] and he chose to be called Paul V.
Pope Paul was involved in Italian and European political disputes.[2]
In October 1615, Paul V received a diplomatic mission from Japan. The embassy was led by Hasekura Tsunenaga.[4]
Paul V financed work on the unfinished St. Peter's Basilica.[2] He enlarged the Vatican Palace and Quirinale Palace, restored the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, constructed or repaired aqueducts. He also made additions to the Vatican library.[5]
Paul V canonised Charles Borromeo and Frances of Rome. He beatified Ignatius Loyola, Philip Neri, Theresa of Avila and Francis Xavier.[2]
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