Pope Gregory XVI
Pope with papal bull on slavery
Served as Pope from 1831 until death in 1846. Issued the encyclical 'In supremo apostolatus' which condemned the slave trade and slavery itself. Advocated for the preservation of the Papal States and opposed liberal reforms. Strengthened the Congregation of the Index to curtail modernist thought and censorship of publications. Worked on restoring the Catholic Church's authority in regions where church influence had diminished.
Issued 'In supremo apostolatus' condemning slavery
Strengthened the Congregation of the Index
Opposed liberal reforms in Papal States
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