Paul V

(A.D. 1550–1621) Paul(c. 4 B.C.–A.D. 64) Apostle and early Christian missionary, whose letters are the earliest documents contained in the New Testament and thus the fir... more V was Bishop of Rome and Pope from A.D. 1605 until his death in 1621. Papal influence in European state affairs continued to decline during the reign of Paul(c. 4 B.C.–A.D. 64) Apostle and early Christian missionary, whose letters are the earliest documents contained in the New Testament and thus the fir... more V.