Pius IX
Pope Pius IX, who led the Catholic Church from 1846 to 1878, is known for his long papacy and the declaration of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception. He also had diplomatic relations with Thailand, strengthening the ties between the Vatican and the Thai monarchy.
Born on May 13, 1792 (233 years old)
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Andorra:
Pius IX convened the First Vatican Council in 1869 to defend the Catholic Church's status in the Western world.
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Estonia:
Pius IX was the pope who granted the title of cardinal to John McCloskey.
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Vietnam:
Pope Pius IX is considered the shortest pope in history at 1.57 meters tall.
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Switzerland:
Pius IX was the Pope who retreated to the Vatican after being deposed during the Italian unification.
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United Kingdom:
Pius IX was the longest reigning pope after St Peter, serving for 31 years.
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Switzerland:
Pius IX's remains faced a mob threatening to throw them into the river, highlighting the tensions of his time.
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Luxembourg:
Pius IX. was the first liberal and then extremely anti-liberal pope.
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Greece:
Pius IX was known for his opposition to the Austrians and played a role in the unification of Italy.
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Thailand:
King Rama IV corresponded with Pope Pius IX between 1851 and 1861.
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