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Pope Pius IX ( Italian: Pio IX, Pio Nono; born Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti; [a] 13 May 1792 – 7 February 1878) was head of the Catholic Church from 1846 to 1878. His reign of 32 years is the second longest of any pope in history, behind that of Saint Peter.
Pius IX ; beatified September 3, 2000feast day February 7) was the Italian head of the Roman Catholic church whose pontificate (1846–78) was the longest in history and was marked by a transition from moderate political liberalism to conservatism. Notable events of his reign included the declaration.
Feb 7, 2024 · On 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...
Apr 24, 2018 · Pius IX became head of the Catholic church in 1846 and instituted the doctrine of Papal infallibility. Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Kertzer says his exile led to the emergence of...
Feb 7, 2023 · Pope Pius IX proclaimed the dogma of the Immaculate Conception of Mary on December 8, 1854. For the faithful, the belief that they had held for centuries - that the Virgin was conceived without original sin - was finally confirmed by the Church and became a truth of faith through this dogma.
6 days ago · Pope Pius IX. (more) Few 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.
The 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 June 21. His election was greeted with joy, for his charity towards the poor, his kindheartedness, and his wit had made him very popular.
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