His Holiness Pope Pius IX And The Temporal Rights Of The Holy See - Softcover

M. J. Rhodes

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0461387301 ISBN 13: 9780461387308

Publisher: HardPress, 2020

Synopsis

His Holiness Pope Pius IX And The Temporal Rights Of The Holy See: As Involving The Religious, Social, And Political Interests Of The Whole World. Being An Address Delivered by M. J. Rhodes outlines a comprehensive defense of the Holy See's temporal sovereignty. The text argues that papal temporal authority is essential to the Church’s religious mission, social order, and political influence across nations. Drawing on historical episodes from early Christianity through the papal trials of Napoleonic Europe, Rhodes discusses how the Papacy’s sovereignty safeguarded the Church’s liberty, marriages, education, and public life. It contrasts the papal model with secular governments, asserting that independent temporal rule protects the Church from interference and allows unfettered spiritual leadership. The volume also includes appendices featuring encyclicals by Pius IX and historical reflections on the Pontificate’s role in European civilization. Aimed at Catholics and public readers alike, it urges active, lawful defense of the Papacy’s rights for the good of religion and mankind.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0461387301
• ISBN 13: 9780461387308
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96