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Papal Reform and Pius IX Reconciling Spiritual Power
The piece traces Pope Pius IX as a decisive force shaping the Papacy toward spiritual despotism while conflicting with reformist aims. It contrasts his early humane actions with later actions that solidified church authority, leading to modern civilization’s clash with papal power.
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Papacy
Cardinal Antonelli
Pius IX
Cyrus
Mastai Feretti
Chili
Spoleto
Papal