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The real Conclave: The secret plotting under way to elect the next Pope
The change of format came about following the death of Pope Gregory IX, who had been at odds with the Holy Roman Emperor, Frederick II. A group of 10 cardinals were locked in the ancient and ...
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Sainthood of Mary: Canonization
It is only after a long period of time, from Pope Gregory IX (1234), Sixtus V (1588), Urban VIII (1642) to Benedict XIV (1738) that all rules and guidelines on how to "make a saint" were promulgated.
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The remarkable life and papacy of Blessed Pope Pius IX
On February 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 (June 16, ...