When was Pope Pius VIII born?

Pope Pius VIII was born on 20 November 1761 in Cingoli.

What positions has Pope Pius VIII held?

Positions held by Pope Pius VIII include: Pope (1829–1830); cardinal (1816–1829); Roman Catholic Bishop of Cesena (since 8 March 1816); Roman Catholic Bishop of Montalto (delle Marche) (since 11 August 1800).

Where did Pope Pius VIII study?

Pope Pius VIII was educated at Sapienza University of Rome.

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Pope Pius VIII

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1829 to 1830

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Pope Pius VIII (Italian: Pio VIII; born Francesco Saverio Maria Felice Castiglioni; 20 November 1761 – 30 November 1830) was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 31 March 1829 to his death in November 1830.

Quick facts

Born: 20 November 1761 wd
Place of birth: Cingoli wd
Died: 30 November 1830 wd
Place of death: Rome wd
Citizenship: Papal States wd
Occupation: Latin Catholic priest, Catholic bishop wd
Education: Sapienza University of Rome wd

Positions held wd

Pope (31 March 1829 – 30 November 1830)
cardinal (8 March 1816 – 31 March 1829)
Roman Catholic Bishop of Cesena (since 8 March 1816)
Roman Catholic Bishop of Montalto (delle Marche) (since 11 August 1800)

About

His brief papacy witnessed the Catholic Emancipation in the United Kingdom in 1829, which he welcomed, and the July Revolution in France in 1830, which he accepted with reluctance. He is often remembered for his writings on marriages between Catholics and Protestants: in the 1830 brief Litteris altero abhinc, he declared that a marriage could only be properly blessed if proper provisions had been made to ensure the bringing up of children in the Catholic faith. His death less than two years after his election to the papacy led to speculation of possible murder. His pontificate was the shortest in the 19th century.

Questions

When was Pope Pius VIII born?: Pope Pius VIII was born on 20 November 1761 in Cingoli.
What positions has Pope Pius VIII held?: Positions held by Pope Pius VIII include: Pope (1829–1830); cardinal (1816–1829); Roman Catholic Bishop of Cesena (since 8 March 1816); Roman Catholic Bishop of Montalto (delle Marche) (since 11 August 1800).
Where did Pope Pius VIII study?: Pope Pius VIII was educated at Sapienza University of Rome.

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