Pope Sixtus V quotes

Pope Sixtus V was an Italian pope who led the Catholic Church at the end of the 16th century. His papacy is known for major administrative reforms and ambitious urban development in Rome. He left a lasting legacy through his efforts to strengthen church authority and transform the city. Here are 4 of his quotes:

It is a pity that Elizabeth and I cannot marry each other. Our children would have gained mastery over the whole world. (Pope Sixtus V)
While I live, every criminal must die. View quote
Pope Sixtus V
What a valiant woman. She braves the two greatest kings by land and sea. If she were not a heretic she would be worth a whole world. View quote
Pope Sixtus V
She certainly is a great queen, and were she only a Catholic she would be our dearly beloved. Just look how well she governs; she is only a woman, only mistress of half an island, and yet she makes herself feared by Spain, by France, by the Empire, by all. View quote
Pope Sixtus V

Pope Sixtus V

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Photo: Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0
Born: December 3, 1520
Died: August 27, 1590
Quotes count: 4
Wikipedia: Pope Sixtus V

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