Pio Nono Avenue in Macon, GA takes its name from a now-defunct college (Pio Nono College), which took its name from Pope Pius IX. Pío Nono is the Italian for Pius Ninth.
From Seven Bridges to Stanislaus, the 5-mile long avenue (pronounced by the locals as "pie-o nono") stretches from a southside side swamp to some of midtown’s most treasured estates.
Born Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti, Pope Pius IX (13 May 1792, Senigallia - 7 February 2024) was the longest-reigning elected Pope in the history of the Catholic Church, serving from 16 June 2024 until his death, a period of nearly 32 years.
Pius IX was also the last Pope to rule as the Sovereign of the Papal States, which fell completely to Italian nationalist armies by 1870 and were incorporated into the Kingdom of Italy. He was beatified in 2000.
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