Catholic Saint
St. Pius V
“Pope who excommunicated Queen Elizabeth I and established the Tridentine Mass.”
Feast Day: April 30
Biography
St. Pius V was a reformist pope known for his commitment to the Council of Trent's decrees, which sought to address issues within the Church. He is most renowned for promulgating the Roman Missal, which standardized the Mass throughout the Catholic Church. His papacy was marked by significant efforts to strengthen the Catholic faith in the face of the Reformation.
Prayer to St. Pius V
All the good works in the world will not save us without faith.