Ineffabilis Deus (Pius IX, 1854)
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Ineffabilis Deus (Pius IX, 1854)
Charles Picqué, Portrait of Pope Pius IX, 19th century · Museum of Fine Arts, Ghent · Public domainCharles Picqué, Portrait of Pope Pius IX, 19th century, Museum of Fine Arts, Ghent
Document185420 pages213 wordsPublic domain
Pius IX's definition of the Immaculate Conception. Pitre draws out its emphasis that Mary was preserved from sin by a 'singular grace' and 'in view of the merits of Jesus Christ' — which is why she can call God her Saviour.