Catholic Quote by Pope Pius IX

Liberal Catholics are the worst enemies of the Church.

— Pope Pius IX

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

[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

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

The chisel is the pen of the sculptor.

— Pope Pius IX

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

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

Neither the true faith nor eternal salvation is to be found outside the Holy Catholic Church.

— Pope Pius IX

The Roman Pontiff can, and ought to, reconcile himself, and come to terms with progress, liberalism and modern civilization.

— Pope Pius IX

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

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

I have always condemned Liberal Catholicism and I will condemn it again forty times over if it be necessary.

— Pope Pius IX