The unrestrained freedom of thinking and of openly making known one's thoughts is not inherent in the rights of citizens and is by no means worthy of…

- Pope Gregory Xvi

The holy universal Church teaches that it is not possible to worship God truly except in Her.

- Pope Gregory Xvi

Let nothing of the truths that have been defined be lessened, nothing altered, nothing added, but let them be preserved intact in word and in meaning.

- Pope Gregory Xvi

That rule must be absolutely observed which states that, except for the most serious reasons and with the Apostolic See, no innovations are to be int…

- Pope Gregory Xvi

Nor can We predict happier times for religion and government from the plans of those who desire vehemently to separate the Church from the state, and…

- Pope Gregory Xvi

We are here speaking in open disapproval of that false system of philosophy, not so long ago introduced, by which, because of an extended and unbridl…

- Pope Gregory Xvi

Beyond a doubt, they perish eternally who do not keep the Catholic faith entire and unchanged.

- Pope Gregory Xvi

Pray to Saint Philomena, What ever you ask from her, She will obtain for you.

- Pope Gregory Xvi

Out of the Roman States there is no country where I am Pope except the United States.

- Pope Gregory Xvi