How did Pius IX describe himself after losing the Papal States?
Prisoner in the Vatican
Monarch in exile
Sovereign without land
Bishop in mourning
Answer
Prisoner in the Vatican, a term coined by Pius IX himself, aptly encapsulates his perception of his status following the loss of the Papal States in 1870. This loss marked a significant blow to the temporal power of the papacy, confining the pope's authority primarily to the Vatican City.
The Pontiff's Prowess: Unveiling the Legacy of Pope Pius IX
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