Pope Paul V

Pope Paul V (; 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. "List of Popes,"  Catholic Encyclopedia (2009); retrieved 2011-11-02.

Early life
He was born in Rome.  He was a son of the noble Borghese family of Siena. "Pope Paul V," Catholic Encyclopedia; retrieved 2011-10-27.

Cardinal
In June 1596 he was made Cardinal."Paul V," Encyclopedia Britannica (1911), p. 956.

Pope
Cardinal Borghese was elected pope in 1605; and he chose to be called Paul V.

Pope Paul was involved in Italian and European political disputes.

Relations with Japan
In October 1615, Paul V received a diplomatic mission from Japan.  The embassy was led by Hasekura Tsunenaga.Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005).  "Hasekura Tsunenaga" in Japan Encyclopedia, p. 412.

Construction
Paul V financed work on the unfinished St. Peter's Basilica. 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.Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. (1833).  "Paul V," Penny cyclopaedia,  Vols. 17-18, p. 323.

Canonisations and Beatifications
Paul V canonised Charles Borromeo and Frances of Rome. He beatified Ignatius Loyola, Philip Neri, Theresa of Avila and Francis Xavier.

Related pages 
 List of popes

References

Other websites


  Catholic Hierarchy,  Pope Paul V
 Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church , Cardinal Borghese 

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