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Bookmark or Share- Pius IX, Papal States, Syllabus Errorum - BritannicaFew popes of modern times have presided over so momentous a series of decisions and actions as Pius IX (reigned 1846–78), whose early liberalism was ended by the shock of the Revolutions of 1848.
- CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Pope Pius IX - NEW ADVENTThe new pope accepted the tiara with reluctance and in memory of Pius VII, his former benefactor, took the name of Pius IX. His coronation took place in the Basilica of St. Peter on 21 June. His election was greeted with joy , for his charity towards the poor, his kindheartedness, and his wit had made him very popular.
- Pope Pius IX - WikipediaPope Pius IX (Italian: Pio IX; né Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti; [a] 13 May 1792 – 7 February 1878) was head of the Catholic Church from 1846 to 1878. His reign of nearly 32 years is the longest of any pope in history.
- The remarkable life and papacy of Blessed Pope Pius IXOn the afternoon of June 16, 1846, Cardinal Ferretti was elected pope and took the name Pius IX. During his pontificate, due to the political circumstances caused by the unification of Italy...
- Pope Pius IX Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life & AchievementsPope Pius IX was the head of the Catholic Church from 1846 until his death in 1878. He served for over 31 years and was the longest-reigning elected pope in history.
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