The Papal States (Pius IX)

State of the Church
Map by Janboruta
Leader	Pius IX
Start Bias	Hills
Religion	Catholicism
Geography & Social Data
Empire Name	The Papal States
Demonym	Papal
Capital	Rome
Mod Support
Government	Papacy
Culture	Southern
Civilopedia
Civilopedia	Here

The Papal States led by Pius IX are a custom civilization by JFD and Janboruta, with contributions from Agla, bernie14, DarthKyofu and Zharques.

This mod requires Brave New World. It replaces the City-State of Vatican City with Karyes.

Overview

The Papal States

The Papal States was a political entity that existed on the Italian peninsula from the 500s AD until 1870, when it was usurped by the unification of Italy by the Kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont. It is unique in that it was under the indirect sovereignty of the Pope, the head of the Roman Catholic Church. Throughout its history, the Papal States has played a significant role in balancing the power of Europe and is arguably one of the most important European nations to have ever existed; being directly and indirectly responsible for such history-changing events as the colonization of the New World by the Spanish, the Counter-Reformation and the formation of the Holy Roman Empire.

Pius IX

Pius IX was the head of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of the Papal States in the late nineteenth century. He was the longest serving Roman Pontiff since Saint Peter, reigning for some 32 years. During his pontificate, Pius IX oversaw the convention of the First Vatican Council, which would declare Papal Infallibility, and which would centralized the Catholic Church within the Vatican. He would also decree the Immaculate Conception; formally recognizing that Mary, Mother of God, was born without Original Sin. Much of Pius' reign would be interrupted by the threat of Italian nationalists on Rome, who eventually aided in the usurpation of the Papal States in the unification of Italy. Despite this, Pius IX resisted the invaders, refusing to bow to the Italian government, and, as prisoner within the Vatican, remained faithful and persevering; owing to the continuation of the Holy See.

Dawn of Man

Art by Janboruta

Praises to you, most blessed Pius IX, Bishop of Rome and Servant of the Servants of God. Marked by the trials of the aftermath of France's scourge upon Europe, your Pontificate would be the longest served since that of Saint Peter, and throughout you would tirelessly champion the long-held ways of Europe in the face of gripping nationalism and modernity. As Supreme Pontiff, you would oversee the convention of the First Vatican Council, where Papal Infallibility would be declared, and the central government of the Papacy and the Catholic Church would be formalized upon the Vatican within Rome. Even despite the usurpation of your temporal power by the irreverent Italian nationalists, your faith and perseverance would ensure the survival of the Holy See well into the 20th century.

Oh holy father, the time has come for the pillars of your faith to once more bear the sacred being of your papacy. Can you take upon your shoulders the will of God to lead the faithful? Can you spread the light of His Holy Mother Church against the darkness that gripes this age? Can you build a civilization that stands the test of time?

Introduction: "I am Pius IX, sovereign of the Pontifical state. I grant you the ear of the Holy Mother Church - so speak, my child."

Defeat: "Long may you swelter in the sight of the holy for this wretched action."

Unique Attributes

Papal States (Pius IX)
Art by Janboruta	Papal Infallability The Faith output of your Capital contributes toward new Social Policies and border expansion. Adopting Policies grants Great Writer Points based on the total followers of your main Religion.
Art by Agla and Janboruta	St. Patrick's Battalion (Rifleman) Trained faster the more civilizations you are Influential over Begins with half a Movement point for each of those civilizations that also share your main religion in the majority of their cities
Art by Agla and Janboruta	L'Osservatore Press (Museum) Contains two slots for Great Works of Writing With each slot filled, 50% of the city's Tourism output adds to the city's religious pressure Does not require a previous Building to be constructed Unlocked at Industrialization

City List Rome Benevento Pontecorvo Ascoli Castel Gandolfo Avignon Ravenna Bologna Ferrara Civitavecchia Perugia Assisi Orvieto Sinigaglia Ancona Gubbio Camerino Fermo Rimini Urbino Rieti Todi Velletri Viterbo

Spy List Jone Forli Ted Luis Manuel Francesco the Aloof Adrian Tomas Pierre Bell

Music

Peace Theme	War Theme
Papal State - Pius IX Peace	Papal State - Piux IX War
"Missa Et ecce terrae motus, Gloria" by Antoine Brumel.	"Salve Regina; Chant of the Templars" by Ensemble Organum, Marcel Peres.

Mod Support

Mod Support
Additional Achievements	Yes
Civ IV Traits	No
Cultural Diversity	Yes
Enlightenment Era	No
Ethnic Units/R.E.D.	No
Events and Decisions	No
Historical Religions	No
Map Labels	No
Rise to Power	Yes
Unique Cultural Influence	No
YnAEMP	Yes

Additional Achievements

	Not Taking Any Roman Questions	Beat the game on any difficulty setting as Papal States under Pius IX.
	Right to Bear Alms	As the Papal States under Pius IX, become Culturally influential over at least 3 Civilizations following your Religion while having at least 1 Religious Belief that generates Gold.

Full Credits List

Steam Workshop
Latest Version:	v 14
Last Updated:	August 2025

• JFD: Author
• Janboruta: Art (Leaderscene, Map, Icons); Research
• Agla: Art (Building Icon, Unit Icon)
• DarthKyofu: Art (Civilization Icon); Research
• bernie14: 3D
• Zharques: Text