What did Pope Pius XI do?

Pius XI was the first Pope to utilise the power of modern communications technology in evangelising the wider world. He established Vatican Radio in 1931, and he was the first Pope to broadcast on radio.

How did Pius IX affect the Catholic Church?

Pius became pope in 1846. After the pope returned from exile without the Papal States to rule over, he was confined to the Vatican, giving the Vatican a new significance. Pius also instituted the doctrine of papal infallibility. He saw freedom of speech in of the press as incompatible with Catholicism.

What is the meaning of Pius?

pious
Pius (/ˈpaɪəs/ PY-əs, Latin: [ˈpiːʊs]) Latin for “pious”, is a masculine given name. Its feminine form is Pia.

Is the National Catholic Register liberal?

The National Catholic Register is a conservative national Catholic newspaper in the United States.

Is EWTN critical of Pope Francis?

America, a Jesuit magazine in the U.S., reported that EWTN and its associated publications, the National Catholic Register and Catholic News Agency, along with 500 radio affiliates, have “been highly critical of Pope Francis” over the years.

Where is the true Catholic Church?

Catholic Church
Liturgy	Western and Eastern
Headquarters	Rome, Italy (de jure) Vatican City (de facto)
Founder	Jesus, according to sacred tradition
Origin	1st century Holy Land, Roman Empire

Who was the pope after pope Pius XII?

Pope Pius XII

Pope Venerable Pius XII
Papacy began	2 March 1939
Papacy ended	9 October 1958
Predecessor	Pius XI
Successor	John XXIII

How many times has the Pope spoken the ex cathedra?

Aside from canonization of saints, most experts will agree the Pope has spoken Ex cathedra at least twice: Pope Pius IX’s 1854 definition of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception of Mary Pope Pius XII’s 1950 definition of the dogma of the Assumption of Mary

What are the ex cathedra teachings?

There is no set list of ex cathedra teachings, but that’s because there are only two, and both are about Mary: her Immaculate Conception (declared by Pope Pius IX in 1854 and grandfathered in after the First Vatican Council’s declaration of papal infallibility in 1870) and her bodily Assumption into heaven (declared by Pope Pius XII in 1950).

Does the Catholic Church consider the Pope infallible?

The Catholic Church considers the Pope infallible, but only in limited circumstances. The Pope is a human being like the rest of us, and capable of sinning. However, when the Pope speaks ex cathedra, i.e. with papal authority, he is infallible.

Is the Pope protected from error?

When he does so he is protected from error. This ex cathedra possibility was supported by the Second Vatican Council. However, this does not mean that every time the pope speaks he is speaking infallibly. Even though only two doctrines have been declared ex cathedra, there are many others that the church professes must be believed.