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pope nicholas v 20 may 1444 aquila , italy 24 may 1450 massa marittima , italy tablet which he refused with ihs ; three mitres representing the bishoprics 20 may 250px roman catholic church advertisers problems ; italy ; diocese of san bernardino , california ; ; gambling addicts ; public relations personnel ; public relations advertising work ; bernalda , italy ; aquila , italy ; chest 08 september 1380 confessor saint bernardino of siena.png bernardino of siena
 saint bernardino of siena , o.f.m. rome , papal states
bernardino of siena

saint bernardino of siena , o.f.m. -lrb- also known as bernardine ; 8 september 1380 -- 20 may 1444 -rrb- was an italian priest , franciscan missionary , and is a catholic saint .
he is known in the roman catholic church as `` the apostle of italy '' for his efforts to revive the country 's catholic faith during the 15th century .
his preaching was frequently directed against gambling , witchcraft , sodomy and usury - particularly as practiced by jews .
