The Life Of Pope Pius IX And The Great Events In The History Of The Church During His Pontificate (1877)

""The Life of Pope Pius IX and the Great Events in the History of the Church During His Pontificate"" is a historical biography written by John Gilmary Shea in 1877. The book explores the life and times of Pope Pius IX, who served as the head of the Catholic Church from 1846 to 1878. Shea delves into the major events that occurred during Pius IX's reign, such as the Italian Unification, the rise of liberalism, and the First Vatican Council. The book also examines Pius IX's contributions to the Catholic Church, including his efforts to promote social justice, strengthen the papacy, and defend traditional Catholic teachings. Shea's work provides a comprehensive look at one of the most influential popes in history and the significant events that shaped his pontificate.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.