[RobbyS]

As I have mentioned before, one often sees statues of Jesus in grave yards in the South. Creeping Catholicism, of course.

[OLD REGGIE]

Speaking of historical circumstances, you would do well to ponder those that led to the proclamation of Papal infallability: was is basically the final answer to the old question: in case of dispute between Council and pope, who prevails? Answer? The pope. Beyond him the only appeal is to God.

I'm afraid I'm not following you. It seems to me the Popes' army was defeated, the prospect of temporal power was over, and Pope Pius IX took advantage of the opportunity. Any good politician would have done the same thing.