Saint Charles Borromeo

Archbishop of Milan and leader of the Counter Reformation

Saint Charles Borromeo was an Italian Catholic priest and Archbishop of Milan who played a key role in the Counter Reformation. Born in 1538, Borromeo was a member of the noble Borromeo family and was educated at the University of Pavia. He was ordained as a priest in 1562 and quickly rose through the ranks of the Catholic Church, becoming Archbishop of Milan in 1565. Borromeo was a strong advocate for Catholic refor...