On which date did Pius IV's papacy end with his death?
December 9, 1565
October 12, 1565
November 20, 1565
January 1, 1566
Answer
Pius IV, born Giovanni Angelo Medici, reigned as the head of the Catholic Church from December 25, 1559, until his demise on December 9, 1565. His tenure was marked by various significant events, including the conclusion of the Council of Trent, which sought to address the Protestant Reformation and solidify Catholic doctrines.
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