AD 1566–1572
Pius V
His missal shaped Catholic worship until 1970; the excommunication of Elizabeth worsened the position of English Catholics.
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- Years served
- AD 1566–1572
- Biography
- A Dominican of austere life, Pius V implemented Trent, published the Roman Catechism, Breviary and Missal, and excommunicated Elizabeth I of England.
- Historical context
- Catholic reform was being turned into uniform legislation and liturgy.
- Major events
- Roman Missal of 1570
- Bull Regnans in Excelsis against Elizabeth I (1570)
- Historical significance
- His missal shaped Catholic worship until 1970; the excommunication of Elizabeth worsened the position of English Catholics.
Sources and References
- Quo Primum (1570)papalencyclicals.net