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Pope Pius XII (born Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli, Italian pronunciation: [euˈdʒɛːnjo maˈriːa dʒuˈzɛppe dʒoˈvanni paˈtʃɛlli]; 2 March 1876 – 9 October 1958) was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 2 March 1939 until his death in October 1958.
Jun 17, 2024 · Pius XII (born March 2, 1876, Rome, Italy—died October 9, 1958, Castel Gandolfo) was the pope, bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church, who had a long, tumultuous, and controversial pontificate (1939–58).
Pius PP. XII Eugenio Pacelli 2.III.1939 - 9.X.1958. PIUS XII. Apostolic Constitutions; Apostolic Exhortations; Apostolic Letters
A collection of articles on the life and pontificate of Pope Pius XII, who faced the challenges of the Second World War and the post-war era. Learn about his doctrinal contributions, his diplomatic skills, his personal qualities, and his legacy.
The Holy See Pontiffs Pius XII [ AR - DE - EN ... 260th Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate: 2,12.III.1939: End Pontificate: 9.X.1958: Secular Name:
Early life of Pope Pius XII. Eugenio Pacelli in 1896. Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli (later Pope Pius XII) was born March 2, 1876, to Filippo Pacelli and Virginia (Graziosi) Pacelli, in Rome, where he spent his childhood. He was ordained as a priest on April 2, 1899.
Feb 21, 2020 · On March 2nd, the Vatican Apostolic Library will open the Holy See’s archives on the pontificate of Pope Pius XII between the years 1939 to 1958. This video, produced by Vatican Media, offers a first glimpse into those archives, and a look at what researchers and scholars can expect to see.
