Pope Pius VIII

Policies

As Pius VIII, he initiated some reforms in the States of the Church. On 24 May 1829 he issued an encyclical, Traditi humilitati nostrae. On 25 March 1830, in the brief Litteris altero, he condemned Bible societies and secret associations.

Related Topics:
States of the Church - 24 May - 1829 - Encyclical - Traditi humilitati nostrae - 25 March - 1830 - Brief - Litteris altero

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During his pontificate, the Catholic Emancipation occurred in the United Kingdom, and the July Revolution in France — after which he recognised Louis Philippe as King of the French (while maintaining the independence of the Church from any regime).

Related Topics:
Catholic Emancipation - United Kingdom - July Revolution - France - Louis Philippe - King of the French

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