HISTORIC CONTEXT – THE CENTURY OF SISTUS V

HISTORIC CONTEXT – THE CENTURY OF SISTUS V Sistus V lived in a century characterised by strong religious tensions. In fact, in the 16th century with Alexander VI Borgia as Pope, Savonarola had railed against Si and of the hegemonic* aims of Duke Valentino, son of the Pope. The corruption of ecclesiastical circles, political upheavals and antagonisms led […]