Pope Pius IV (dec 25, 1559 – dec 9, 1565)
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In fact, in 1564 Pope Pius IV stated: “Experience has shown that if reading of the Bible in the vulgar tongue is permitted indiscriminately, . . . more harm than good arises therefrom.”g89 9/8 24
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Date:
dec 25, 1559
dec 9, 1565
~ 5 years and 11 months