What was Pius IX's role in the Roman Republic's suppression?
He supported it
He led it
He mediated
He excommunicated participants
Answer
Pius IX, the reigning pope during the tumultuous events of 1848-1849, played a pivotal role in suppressing the short-lived Roman Republic. He wielded his spiritual authority as a weapon, issuing a decree of excommunication against all those involved in the revolutionary movement that sought to overthrow papal rule and establish a democratic republic in Rome.
The Pontiff's Prowess: Unveiling the Legacy of Pope Pius IX
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