Socialism, Communism, clandestine societies, Bible societies... pests of this sort must be destroyed by all means. — Pope Pius IX Copy Share Image
Atheism in legislation, indifference in matters of religion, and the pernicious maxims which go under the name of Liberal Catholicism are the true causes… — Pope Pius IX Copy Share
[Dr. Constain James] refuted so well the aberrations of Darwinism… [A system] which is repugnant at once to history, to the tradition of all… — Pope Pius IX Copy Share
Now you know well that the most deadly foes of the Catholic religion have always waged a fierce war, but without success, against this… — Pope Pius IX Copy Share
It is error to believe that Every man is free to embrace and profess that religion which, guided by the light of reason, he… — Pope Pius IX Copy Share
The state (the U.S. Constitution) has not the right to leave every man free to profess and embrace whatever religion he may desire. — Pope Pius IX Copy Share
Neither the true faith nor eternal salvation is to be found outside the Holy Catholic Church. — Pope Pius IX Copy Share
The Roman Pontiff can, and ought to, reconcile himself, and come to terms with progress, liberalism and modern civilization. — Pope Pius IX Copy Share
The foundation of all our confidence is found in the Blessed Virgin Mary. God has committed to her the treasury of all good things,… — Pope Pius IX Copy Share
Nothing can ever pass away from the words of Christ, nor can anything be changed in the doctrine which the Catholic Church received from… — Pope Pius IX Copy Share
Because God knows, searches and clearly understands the minds, hearts, thoughts, and nature of all, his supreme kindness and clemency do not permit anyone… — Pope Pius IX Copy Share
I have always condemned Liberal Catholicism and I will condemn it again forty times over if it be necessary. — Pope Pius IX Copy Share
Socialism, Communism, clandestine societies, Bible societies... pests of this sort must be destroyed by all means. — Pope Pius IX Copy Share
If anyone says that it is possible that at some time, given the advancement of knowledge, a sense may be assigned to the dogmas… — Pope Pius IX Copy Share
