Pope Pius VIII (Italian: Pio VIII; born Francesco Saverio Maria Felice Castiglioni; 20 November 1761 – 30 November 1830) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 31 March 1829 to his death in November 1830.

Pius VIII was an Italian pope from March 1829 to November 1830. Versed in canon law, he became vicar general at Anagni, and later at Fano, until 1800, when he was made bishop of Montalto by Pope Pius VII. He was imprisoned in 1808 during the French domination of Italy for refusing to take the oath.

In the midst of anxiety and care, Pius VIII, whose constitution had always been delicate, passed away. Before the coronation of his successor, revolution broke out in the Papal States.

Pope Pius VIII, served as the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1829 until his death in 1830. His pontificate, though brief, unfolded during a period marked by significant political and social changes across Europe.

Pius VIII 253rd Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate: 31.III, 5.IV.1829: End Pontificate: 30.XI.1830: Secular Name: Francesco Saverio Castiglioni: Birth: Cingoli: Breve Inter multiplices (4 de septiembre de 1829) [ Italiano] Breve Inter multiplices (11 de agosto de 1829)

In the midst of anxiety and care, Pius VIII, whose constitution had always been delicate, passed away. Before the coronation of his successor, revolution broke out in the Papal States .

Papst Pius VII. ernannte Castiglioni am 10. Oktober 1800 zum Bischof von Montalto . In seine Amtszeit dort fällt die Besetzung Italiens durch die napoleonischen Truppen.

The Holy See Pontiffs Pius VIII [ AR - DE - EN - ES - FR - IT - PT] Pius VIII 253rd Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate: 31.III, 5.IV.1829: End Pontificate: 30.XI.1830: Secular Name: Francesco Saverio Castiglioni: Birth: Cingoli ...

Firm in defence of the rights of the Church, he was conciliatory in matters which were strictly political. As a result, he recognized Louis Philippe as King of the French on the day after the July Revolution of 1830. Debilitated by disease, Pius VIII died …

PIUS VIII, POPE Pontificate: March 31, 1829, to Nov. 30, 1830; b. Francesco Saverio Castiglioni, at Cingoli (Ancona), Italy, Nov. 20, 1761. Educated first at Osimo, then at Bologna and Rome, he was ordained in 1785.