Pope Yields Power
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Pope Yields Power
Rome having been taken by the Italians, the pope yields temporal power to Vittorio Emanuele II
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Emanuele Italians Pope Power Temporal Vittorio Yields
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historic photograph captures a pivotal moment in Italian and Vatican history: the surrender of temporal power by Pope Pius IX (1846-1878) to King Vittorio Emanuele II (1820-1878) in October 1870. The event marked the end of the Papal States, a temporal power held by the Pope since the 8th century, and the beginning of Italian unification. The image shows the Pope, dressed in full papal regalia, seated at a table in the Vatican Palace, while Vittorio Emanuele II, wearing a military uniform, stands before him. The Italian flag is prominently displayed in the background, symbolizing the new Italian nation. The exchange of power took place in the presence of diplomats and military leaders from both sides. The circumstances leading to this moment were complex. The Italian unification movement, fueled by nationalist sentiment and the desire for a unified Italian state, had been gaining momentum for decades. In 1861, the Kingdom of Italy was proclaimed, and the Papal States were the last remaining territories not under Italian control. In September 1870, the Italian army besieged Rome, and the Pope refused to negotiate. On October 20, 1870, the Italian forces entered Rome, and the Pope was forced to yield temporal power to Vittorio Emanuele II. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the intersection of religion and politics in Italian history. It also underscores the significance of the Italian unification movement and the role of nationalism in shaping European history. The image is a valuable historical document, providing a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the annals of Italian and Vatican history.
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