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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 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

Paul III, Paul IV, and the subsequent pope, Pius IV, all oversaw an ongoing series of meetings, the Council of Trent, that took place periodically between 1545 – 1563.

From Textbooks Jan. 1, 2020

In 1974, Pope Paul IV appointed Gerety as Archbishop of Newark, a title he held until retirement.

From Reuters Sep. 21, 2016

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

From New York Times Apr. 2, 2010

Three weeks later this Pope also died, and was followed by Paul IV.

From The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 1 by Hughes, Rupert

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