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This is to commemorate a great man (it's his birthday today). He was one of the two longest reigning pontiffs in the history of the Church (the other was St. Peter, the length of whose reign is uncertain). He presided over the First Vatican Council and pronounced the dogma of the Immaculate Conception. He is also known for his justice and fortitutude in handling the case of Edgardo Mortara, his heroic handling of the case indirectly led to the loss of his temporal power.