The Syllabus of Pius IX.
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religion of the State, to the exclusion of all other forms of worship.
Allocution Nemo vestrum, July 26th, 1855.
78. Hence it has been wisely provided by law, in some Catholic countries, that persons coming to reside therein shall enjoy the public exercise of their own peculiar worship.
Allocution Acerbissimam, Sept. 27th, 1852.
79. Moreover it is false that the civil liberty of every form of worship, and the full power, given to all, of overtly and publicly manifesting any opinions whatsoever and thoughts, conduce more easily to corrupt the morals and minds of the people, and to propagate the pest of indifferentism.
Allocution Nunquam fore, Dec. 15th, 1856.
80. The Roman Pontiff can, and ought, to reconcile himself, and come to terms with progress, liberalism, and modern civilization.
Allocution Jamdudum cernimus, March 18th, 1861.
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What is defined, when the Holy See condemns Errors of Doctrine?
To get an accurate idea of the nature and intent of theological censures, and to understand what Rome intends to teach or lay down when she brands a proposition with the note of error or falsehood, is a necessary requirement for giving its true value to the Syllabus of Pius IX.
