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April 30 · Optional · White
St Pius V
(1504–1572) Dominican pope of the Counter-Reformation who enforced the decrees of Trent, published the Roman Catechism and Missal, and formed the Holy League whose fleet prevailed at Lepanto in 1571 — a victory he attributed to the Rosary.
When is the feast of St Pius V?
The feast is celebrated on April 30 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.
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When is the feast of St Pius V?
The feast of St Pius V is celebrated on April 30 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.
Who was St Pius V?
(1504–1572) Dominican pope of the Counter-Reformation who enforced the decrees of Trent, published the Roman Catechism and Missal, and formed the Holy League whose fleet prevailed at Lepanto in 1571 — a victory he attributed to the…
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