“Nor can We predict happier times for religion and government from the plans of those who desire vehemently to separate the Church from the state, and to break the mutual concord between temporal authority and the priesthood. It is certain that that concord which always was favorable and beneficial for the sacred and the civil order is feared by the shameless lovers of liberty.”
Quote by Pope Gregory XVI
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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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