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Pius IX

Pope during the First Vatican Council.

minor

Also known as IX, Pio Nono

First appearance: cardinal manning

Pius IX shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Pius IX appoints Manning to the Accademia Ecclesiastica, grants him special privileges, and is depicted as having a persuasive and innocent manner.
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In V: Pius IX appoints Manning to the Accademia Ecclesiastica, grants him special privileges, and is depicted as having a persuasive and innocent manner. Later, in VII: The Pope (Pio Nono) presiding over the Vatican…

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CMCardinal ManningFSFather St. JohnCWCardinal WisemanJHJohn Henry New…DADr. ArnoldPIPius IX

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Catholic Church Hierarchy

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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