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May 27, 2024 · Pius XI, Italian pope from 1922 to 1939, one of the most important modern pontiffs. His papal motto, ‘Pax Christi in regno Christi’ (‘The peace of Christ in the kingdom of Christ’), illustrated his work to construct a new Christendom based on world peace.
Pope Pius XI (Italian: Pio XI), born Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti (Italian: [amˈbrɔ:dʒo daˈmja:no aˈkille ˈratti]; 31 May 1857 – 10 February 1939), was the Bishop of Rome and supreme pontiff of the Catholic Church from 6 February 1922 to 10 February 1939.
Pope Pius XI was the 259th Pope of the Roman Catholicic Church. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.
Pope Pius XI was the 259th leader of the Catholic Church and the 11th such individual to claim “Pius” as his papal name. This article will address his upbringing, time working for popes and his time as pope, while also bringing up the basic stat sheet of his papacy and highlight any notable quirks or contributions connected to his person.
Jun 8, 2018 · Pius XI (1857-1939) was pope from 1922 to 1939. During his reign the Lateran Treaty between the Vatican and Italy was signed. Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti, who became Pius XI, was born at Desio near Milan, Italy, on May 31, 1857.
At the beginning of Pius XI's pontificate there was no mission diocese under native direction; at the pope's death there were 40. In addition, the number of native priests in mission lands rose from 2,670 to more than 7,000, and about 200 apostolic vicariates and prefectures were established.
Pius PP. XI Achille Ratti 6.II.1922 - 10.II.1939. PIUS XI. Apostolic Constitutions; Apostolic Letters; Biography
