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“Every law condemns deliberately doing evil simply because there is some hope that good may result. Is there any sane man who would say poison ought to be distributed, sold publicly, stored, and even drunk because some antidote is available and those who use it may be snatched from death again and again?”

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Pope Gregory XVI
Pope Gregory XVI

Pope Gregory XVI, born on September 18, 1765, and died on June 1, 1846, was the 259th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, serving from 1831 to 1846. His pontificate occurred during a critical period of religious reform and the Industrial Revolution. During his tenure, Pope Gregory XVI implemented several reforms within the Church, including administrative and educational reforms. He emphasized the authority of the Church and attempted to adapt to the social changes of the time. more

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