Gregory XVI
Americannoun
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He was beatified by Pope Gregory XVI in 1837, and Pope Pius XI reopened the investigation of his life in 1926, after devotion to him had spread outside Peru to the U.S. and Africa.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Some of these reforms were adopted by Gregory XVI.
From Pius IX. And His Time by Dawson, Æneas MacDonell
Gregory XVI was the last Pope in the ordinary course of affairs.
From Secret Enemies of True Republicanism by Smolnikar, Andrew B.
They were presented to the Pope, Gregory XVI, who wished to hear about Laura Bridgman.
From Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 by Elliott, Maud Howe
And Pope Gregory XVI had to write the above quoted book, while he was yet a monk.
From Secret Enemies of True Republicanism by Smolnikar, Andrew B.
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