Then you are calling Pope Pius IX a liar?
We are to be imitators of Christ as Paul tells us.
When did Christ pray to anyone other than the Father?
Nothing wrong with asking for pray.
There is when it is to anyone other than God.
Yes. You can test the spirit according to the Apostle John in his writings. You just don’t see it.
I see lots of things. Catholicism has fallen into apostacy with numerous heretical teachings. Who has your loyalty? The Pope or Christ? Fundamental question that you must answer to the satisfaction of Him who is the author and finisher of your salvation. When someone points out the error in something being taught, search the scriptures. If what is being taught is not there, abandon it. Rome is filled with pagan rituals and heresies. They once were the body of Christ, but no longer.
http://www.cin.org/users/james/files/praying.htm