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Pope Pius IX Quotes

1792–1878

Pope Pius IX (13 May 1792 – 7 February 1878), born Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti), was head of the Catholic Church from 16 June 1846 to his death on 7 February 1878. He was the longest-reigning elected Pope in the history of the Catholic Church, serving for over 31 years.

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It is certain that men’s prayers are more pleasing to God if they go up to Him from a pure heart; from souls, that is, that are free from all sin.

This evil doctrine which is called Communism, radically contrary to natural rights itself; this doctrine, once accepted, would be the complete ruin of all rights, institutions, properties and of human society itself.

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