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Paul IV

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noun

  1. Gian Pietro Caraffa, 1476–1559, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1555–59.


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Francis created about 900 new saints, including his predecessors John XXIII, John Paul II and Paul IV, as well as Mother Teresa of Calcutta and Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero, who was killed in 1980.

From Reuters Jun. 7, 2023

Francis has created about 900 new saints, including his predecessors John XXIII, John Paul II and Paul IV, as well as Mother Teresa of Calcutta and Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero, who was killed in 1980.

From Reuters Mar. 8, 2023

The next pope, Paul IV, vigorously carried out the council’s decrees.

From Textbooks Jan. 1, 2012

It is an ancient role, established by Pope Paul IV in the middle of the 16th century.

From New York Times Apr. 2, 2010

It was afterward observed that many reforms decreed in its third period by the Council of Trent were copied from the ordinances issued by Paul IV in this memorable biennium.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 by Rossiter Johnson

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