Pope Pius IX (Italian: Pio IX; 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 nearly 32 years is the …

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 …

On Feb. 7, the Catholic Church remembers Blessed Pius IX, “Pius Nono,” the 255th pope. His pontificate is the second longest in history — a total of 31 years, seven months, and 22 days …

Pope 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.

Pope Pius IX was the 255th man elected to lead the Catholic Church and the ninth such individual to choose “Pius” as his papal name. This article will discuss major moments in his life and …

Blessed Pope Pius IX (13 May 1792, Senigallia – 7 February 1878), born Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti, was the longest-reigning elected Pope in the history of the Catholic Church, serving …

Sep 3, 2000 · Despite having shunned honours, on the evening of 16 June 1846 Mastai found himself burdened with the greatest of them: he was elected Pope and took the name Pius IX. …

Jan 31, 2025 · As we honor the 147th anniversary of the death of Pope Pius IX, discover five things you should know about this 19th century pope and the legacy left by his historic pontificate.

4 days ago · 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 …

Feb 7, 2025 · Pius IX supported and guided Don Bosco in the founding of the Salesian Congregation. It was he who suggested calling it a “Society” in step with the times, of having …