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Pope Pius IX

Blessed Pope Pius IX , born Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti, was the longest-reigning elected Pope in the history of the Catholic Church, serving from 16 June 1846 until his death, a period of nearly 32 years. During his pontificate, he convened the First Vatican Council in 1869, which decreed papal infallibility...

Timeline of Events

1846

6.16.1846

The Papal conclave of 1846 concludes. Pope Pius IX is elected Pope beginning the longest reign in the history of the papacy (not counting St. Peter).

1849

7.3.1849

The French enter Rome in order to restore Pope Pius IX to power. This would prove a major obstacle to Italian unification.

1850

9.29.1850

The Roman Catholic hierarchy is re-established in England and Wales by Pope Pius IX.

1854

12.8.1854

Pope Pius IX proclaims the dogma of Immaculate Conception, which holds that the Virgin Mary was born free of original sin.