Roman Catholic Pope. He served as head of the Roman Catholic Church from 1585 to 1590. A tireless worker, best remembered for completing the dome of St. Peter's Basilica, building the Vatican Library and for erecting a series of obelisks in key places throughout Rome including St. Peter's Square. He was one of the great figures of the Counter Reformation. Born Felice Peretti in 1520 into a poor family in Grottammare, Italy, at age 12 he entered the Franciscan order, receiving a Doctor Degree in Theology in 1548. After his ordination in 1547 he became an extraordinary preacher. Later, after being brought to Rome, he was created a Cardinal in 1570. He became Pope Sixtus V on April 24, 1585. Because of his poor health he was expected to have little impact on the Papacy. Contrary to that opinion, Sixtus V in five years as Pope left a great mark of his strong will and self esteem. He set about bringing order to the Papal States and his methods, if violent, were successful. He also spent a vast amount of money on the city of Rome, rebuilding countless churches, beautifying streets, erecting new buildings and monuments.
Roman Catholic Pope. He served as head of the Roman Catholic Church from 1585 to 1590. A tireless worker, best remembered for completing the dome of St. Peter's Basilica, building the Vatican Library and for erecting a series of obelisks in key places throughout Rome including St. Peter's Square. He was one of the great figures of the Counter Reformation. Born Felice Peretti in 1520 into a poor family in Grottammare, Italy, at age 12 he entered the Franciscan order, receiving a Doctor Degree in Theology in 1548. After his ordination in 1547 he became an extraordinary preacher. Later, after being brought to Rome, he was created a Cardinal in 1570. He became Pope Sixtus V on April 24, 1585. Because of his poor health he was expected to have little impact on the Papacy. Contrary to that opinion, Sixtus V in five years as Pope left a great mark of his strong will and self esteem. He set about bringing order to the Papal States and his methods, if violent, were successful. He also spent a vast amount of money on the city of Rome, rebuilding countless churches, beautifying streets, erecting new buildings and monuments.
Bio by: Curtis Jackson
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