Not So Saintly?

This week the Catholic Church beatifies Pius IX. The flawed 19th century Pontiff, who once referred to Jews as dogs, is an odd candidate for canonization

By David Van Biema Monday, Sept. 04, 2000
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And so he has, after a fashion. Somewhere in Rome, a crystal casket is being readied. Pius will be beatified, and all will get a clear look at him. They will quite likely still be arguing about what they've seen years later, when his canonization rolls around.

--With reporting by Martin Penner/Rome

To find out why Pius' case is personal for Jewish leader Abraham Foxman, go to time.com

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