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History is crowded with instances of disasters which have fallen upon individuals and nations who have sought the Pope's favours. Space allows us to name only a few.

1851 - Pope Pius IX sent the Golden Rose to the king of the two Sicilies. In less than a year he lost his crown and kingdom.

1866 - The same Pope sent his blessings to the Austrian Kaiser. In less than a year he lost Venetia and was defeated at Sadowa.

1867 - The Pope blessed Maximilian, Emperor of Mexico. He was dethroned and shot. Then the Pope blessed the Emperor's widow. She became a hopeless maniac, and died in exile. (more)
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