The great transformation began under Pope Nicholas V, who became pontiff in 1447.

The name is derived from its patron, Pope Nicholas V, who had it built for use as his private chapel.

Pope Nicholas V called for an immediate counter-attack in the form of a crusade.

Pope Nicholas V (1447-55) gave support to the city.

Pope Nicholas V made him a cardinal in the consistory of December 20, 1448.

Pope Nicholas V (1397-1455), in 1450 denied the first appeal.

Petrarch and Pope Nicholas V launched a search for the now missing books.

After a successful career as a papal envoy, he was made a cardinal by Pope Nicholas V in 1448 or 1449.

Pope Nicholas V later named him as the pope's counselor in matters of theology and philosophy.

Sarzana was the birthplace of Pope Nicholas V in 1397.