Because the papacy grew in importance after his election
After Saint Peter he is the pope to have served the longest reign - 31 years, 236 days. He opened the first Vatican Council and during his reign the Papal States were lost to Italy.
Pope Pius IX was born on 1792-05-13.
Pius IX did not travel.
The First Vatican Council was convoked by Pope Pius IX on June 29, 1868, and opened on December 8, 1869, by Pope Pius IX.
Blessed Pope Pius IX died on February 7, 1878 at the age of 85.
First of all, it was Pope Pius IX, not Pius II who convened and then presided over Vatican I or the First Vatican Council. Pius IX, called it for the review of the topics that was being dealt in the Church which was: rationalism, liberalism, materialism, inspiration of Scripture, and papal infallibility.
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Pope Pius XI died on February 10, 1939 at the age of 81.
The major street in Macon, GA named for Pope Pius IX is due to the Catholic population in the area. Pope Pius IX was a significant figure in the Catholic Church, serving as the longest-reigning pope in history. Naming a street after him is a way to honor and recognize his contributions to the church, particularly for the local Catholic community in Macon.
Blessed Pope Pius IX (the 9th) was number 256 in the list of Popes! He was Pope from 1846-1878, and now has the title "Blessed".
The Immaculate Conception
Pius IX- 31 years.
12 popes have taken the name "Pius". Some of them were also canonized as saints. Pope Pius I, saint, Pope 140/142 to 155 Pope Pius II, Pope 1458 to 1474 Pope Pius III, Pope in 1503 Pope Pius IV, Pope 1559 to 1565 Pope Pius V, saint, Pope 1566 to 1572 Pope Pius VI, Pope 1775 to 1799 Pope Pius VII, Pope 1800 to 1823 Pope Pius VIII, Pope 1829 to 1830 Pope Pius IX, Pope 1846 to 1878 Pope Pius X, saint, Pope 1903 to 1914 Pope Pius XI, Pope 1922 to 1939 Pope Pius XII, Pope 1939 to 1958