In 1848, Pius IX ordered the demolition of the walls, which because of the resistance of the Romans had to be accomplished during the night, but was only after September 20,1870, that the Roman Jews ceased to be second class citizens.
The Roman Jews ceased to be second class citizens. This was what Pius IX ordered the demolition of the walls in 1848. The walls because of the resistance of the Romans had to be accomplished during the night. The walls because of the resistance of the Romans was only after September 20,1870.