Papal Collection (#21)

Papal Rule Reduced
Public opinion favours a reduction of papal rule in Italy

Pius XII Enthroned
Pius XII receives the papal tiara at his enthronement

Pius XI Enthroned
Pius XI is enthroned in Saint Peters : cardinal Billot places the tiara on his head, while 60, 000 spectators watch in wonder

Brigands at Rome
Papal troops capture brigands in the Sezze hills : the political situation, with the pope defying the Italian government, favours lawlessness

Defenders of Rome 2
Bersaglieri in the papal service manning the frontier of the papal states at Maremmo against an expected attack by Garibaldi

Battle of Mentano - 1
The battle of Mentana : the papal forces with French assistance defeat Garibaldi, and he himself is one of the prisoners, though he is soon released

Rome Rail Severed
Papal forces sever the railway line between Rome and Foligno, to hamper the expected attack by Garibaldi and his men

Francesco II Abdicates
Francesco II, king of the two Sicilies, accepts defeat, abdicates, and takes refuge in the Quirinal palace at Rome, still under papal rule thanks to Napoleons intervention

Papal Audience 1898
Pope Leo XIII gives audience to a lady, while a cardinal sits nearby looking rather bored, and another religious person scratches his chin in a puzzled kind of way

Prophecy for 1865
The British Lion - the emperor Napoleon - guns and warships - the papal crown - a coffin - Bismarck whispering to the German emperor - it looks like being an eventful year !

Punch on Napoleon III
Vittorio Emanuele is not best pleased when Napoleon III makes a treaty with Austria at Villafranca which confirms the status quo, crowning Liberty with a papal tiara

Sixtus V (Walker)
POPE SIXTUS V (Felice Perretti) He established the present papal administrative system Date: reigned 1585 - 1590

Pope Pius IX (Letaille)
POPE PIUS IX (Conde Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferreti) Declared papal infallibility in 1869 but quarrelled with the Italian government

Pope Sixtus V
POPE SIXTUS V (Felice Perretti) He established the present papal administrative system

Sixtus V (Dudensing)
POPE SIXTUS V (Felice Perretti) He established the present papal administrative system

Papal Vision
A Pope has a vision of Heaven

1848 / Anti-Papal Protest
Demonstrations in Rome against Pope Pius IX dissociating himself fromthe movement for Italian unification

Papal Jubilee 1865
Pope Pius IX tells cardinals, archbishops and bishops that next year - 1865 - will be a Jubilee Year

Knights Templar 1128
Honorius II gives papal approval to the order

Louis Xiv / Fontainebleau
Cardinal Chigi, on behalf of his Uncle Pope Alexander VII, apologises to Louis XIV for ill-treatment of some French at Rome; the interview takes place in Louis bedroom

1213 / King John & Pope
King John offers his crown, symbolic of the kingdom, to the Papal Legate. He receives it back as a papal fief, promising to pay tribute

Luther Burns Bull 1520
He burns the Papal bull in front of the East gate of Wittemberg

Voting for Pope 1903
Cardinals, sitting in Conclave in the Sistine Chapel, in the Vatican, Rome, vote for a new pope : they elect Pius X

Voting for New Pope
Cardinals, sitting in Conclave in the Sistine Chapel, in the Vatican, Rome, vote for a new pope : they elect Pius XII

Papal Election
Cardinals gather in the Vatican, Rome, to take part in the Conclave which will elect the next Pope

Children with their Guy
Children parade their guy through the streets : note its hat - an attempt to mimic the papal tiara, a sign of the surviving anti-papal significance of the tradition

Excesses of Papal Court
A German satire on the excesses of the Papal Court

Adhemar De Monteil
ADHEMAR DE MONTEIL Bishop of Le Puy. Was made papal legate to the First Crusade by Pope Urban II. Commanded forces at Constantinople

Mosaic in Papal Palace
Mosaic depicting Saint Peter, from the palace of pope Leo III, Rome

Anti-Jesuit Protest
To Frances republicans, the Jesuits were seen as a fearsome menace, intent on taking over public education and brainwashing children with papal perversions

Pope Pius IX (Photo)
POPE PIUS IX (Conde Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferreti) Declared papal infallibility in 1869 but quarrelled with the Italian government

Pope Pius IX (Van. Fair)
POPE PIUS IX (Conde Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferreti) Declared papal infallibility in 1869 but quarrelled with the Italian government

Pope Pius IX
POPE PIUS IX (Conde Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferreti) Declared papal infallibility in 1869 but quarrelled with the Italian government

Pope Gregorius IX
POPE GREGORIUS IX (Ugolino dei Conti di Segni) approving the decretum (collection of papal decrees) collected by Gratian, 1140

Papal Invasion Uk 1852
PAPAL INVASION OF ENGLAND - the Catholic Church is depicted letting loose a swarm of monks, whose purpose is to lure honest Englishmen into the arms of the Scarlet Woman

Battle of Lepanto 1571
BATTLE OF LEPANTO Don Juan of Austria defeats the Turkish fleet and ends Turkish naval supremacy in the Mediterranean

Bannbulle at Wittenberg
Martin Luther burns the papal bull ( Bannbulle ) at Wittenberg

Luther burns the Papal Bull 1520
Martin Luther burns the Papal bull in front of the East gate of Wittenberg

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"Papal Power: Unveiling the Vatican's Influence in Rome, Italy" Step into a world of divine grandeur at St. Peter's Basilica, the heart of the Vatican in Rome, Italy. This iconic landmark stands as a testament to centuries authority and spiritual significance. One notable figure who left an indelible mark on history was Pope Pius V (1504-1572). As the 225th pope from 1566 to 1572, he played a crucial role in strengthening Catholicism during challenging times. His unwavering devotion and leadership ensured that the faith thrived amidst turmoil. Another revered pontiff is Pope Pius X. Known for his humility and dedication to reforming the Church, he championed traditional values while embracing modernity. His portrait captures his essence during his priestly jubilee celebration - a reminder of his profound impact on Catholicism. Italy itself has a complex history intertwined with papal influence. Prior to its unification, it consisted of fragmented states depicted on old maps like pre-unity Italy map. The battle at Castelfidardo symbolizes one such struggle during Italian unification (1859-1924), where papal forces clashed with those seeking national unity. The Vatican remains an emblematic stronghold for Catholics worldwide; its power extends beyond religious realms. Engravings depict its majestic presence against Rome's skyline—a constant reminder of its historical significance. Delving deeper into history reveals intriguing tales like John Wyclif and the Lollards' dissent against certain papal practices—an early challenge to established dogma that would shape future theological debates. Pope Pius XII's coronation marked another pivotal moment within this ecclesiastical narrative—his reign coincided with tumultuous times such as World War II when moral guidance was desperately sought after by millions around the globe.