July 6, 1809, is a significant date in the history of the Catholic Church. On this day, #Pope Pius VII was #kidnapped by General Radet, acting on the orders of Napoleon Bonaparte. This dramatic event occurred due to the pontiff's categorical refusal to adhere to the Continental Blockade imposed by the French Emperor... #history #Vatican https://wakonda666.blogspot.com/2023/07/6th-july-1809-pope-pius-vii-is.html