Pope Paul V
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 | |
Early life
He was born in Rome. He was a son of the noble Borghese family of Siena.[2]
Cardinal
Pope
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]
Relations with Japan
In October 1615, Paul V received a diplomatic mission from Japan. The embassy was led by Hasekura Tsunenaga.[4]
Construction
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]
Canonisations and Beatifications
Paul V canonised Charles Borromeo and Frances of Rome. He beatified Ignatius Loyola, Philip Neri, Theresa of Avila and Francis Xavier.[2]
Pope Paul V Media
Mosaic depicting the arms of Pope Paulus V (Camillo Borghese)
Facade of St. Peter's Basilica
Pope Paul V welcoming the embassy of the Japanese samurai Hasekura Tsunenaga in Rome in 1615. Japanese painting, 17th century.
Painting of Emanuele Ne Vunda, ambassador from Alvaro II to Pope Paul V in 1604–1608, Sala dei Corazzieri, Palazzo del Quirinale, Rome, 1615–1616.
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Related pages
References
- ↑ "List of Popes," Catholic Encyclopedia (2009); retrieved 2011-11-02.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Pope Paul V," Catholic Encyclopedia; retrieved 2011-10-27.
- ↑ "Paul V," Encyclopedia Britannica (1911), p. 956.
- ↑ Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Hasekura Tsunenaga" in Japan Encyclopedia, p. 412.
- ↑ Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. (1833). "Paul V," Penny cyclopaedia, Vols. 17-18, p. 323.
Other websites
Media related to Paulus V at Wikimedia Commons
"Pope Paul V". Catholic Encyclopedia. (1913). New York: Robert Appleton Company.
- Catholic Hierarchy, Pope Paul V
- Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church, Cardinal Borghese Archived 2018-01-09 at Archive.today
| Preceded by Leo XI |
Pope 1605–1621 |
Succeeded by Gregory XV |