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Name:
Pope Pius VIII
Born: Francesco Saverio Castiglione
Preceded by: Leo XII (1823 - 1829)
Succeeded by: Gregory XVI (1831 - 1846)
Roman Catholic Pope #254
Dates:
Born: November 20, 1761 (Italy)
Died: November 30, 1830
Pope: March 31, 1829 - November 30, 1830 (1 year, 8 months)
Biography:
Pius VIII struggled with declining Church power and growing social problems, like many
popes before and after him. Pius was certain that the cause of such problems were
partly the responsibility of Catholic indifference, partly the responsibility of Protestant
missionary work, and partly the responsibility of a conspiracy of groups like Freemasons.
Thus, he worked to combat all three in the hopes of restoring both social order and papal
authority over Christendom.
Also Known As: none
Alternate Spellings: none
Common Misspellings: none
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