When was Pope Pius XII born?

Pope Pius XII was born on 2 March 1876 in Rome.

What positions has Pope Pius XII held?

Positions held by Pope Pius XII include: Pope (1939–1958); Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals (1937–1939); Chamberlain of the Apostolic Chamber (1935–1939); Archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City (1930–1939); Cardinal Secretary of State (1930–1939).

Where did Pope Pius XII study?

Pope Pius XII was educated at L.G.S Ennio Quirino Visconti, Pontifical Gregorian University, Sapienza University of Rome, Pontifical Roman Seminary.

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Pope Pius XII

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1939 to 1958

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Pope Pius XII was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City from 2 March 1939 until his death in 1958. His pontificate spanned World War II, the Holocaust, and the first years of the Cold War. He is the most recent Pope to take the name Pius.

Quick facts

Born: 2 March 1876 wd
Place of birth: Rome wd
Died: 9 October 1958 wd
Place of death: Castel Gandolfo wd
Citizenship: Kingdom of Italy, Italy wd
Occupation: Latin Catholic priest, Catholic bishop wd
Education: L.G.S Ennio Quirino Visconti, Pontifical Gregorian University, Sapienza University of Rome, Pontifical Roman Seminary, Almo Collegio Capranica wd

Positions held wd

Pope (2 March 1939 – 9 October 1958)
Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals (13 December 1937 – 2 March 1939)
Chamberlain of the Apostolic Chamber (1 April 1935 – 2 March 1939)
Archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City (25 March 1930 – 2 March 1939)
Cardinal Secretary of State (7 February 1930 – 2 March 1939)
cardinal (since 16 December 1929)
Apostolic Nuncio to Prussia (22 June 1926 – 19 August 1929)
apostolic nuncio to Germany (22 June 1920 – 16 December 1929)
titular archbishop (since 23 April 1917)
Apostolic Nuncio to Bavaria (20 April 1917 – 8 June 1925)

Awards wd

Order of St. Gregory the Great
Order of Pius IX
Order of the Golden Spur
Knight of the Order of the Most Holy Annunciation
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy
Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre
Order of St. Sylvester
Supreme Order of Christ

Questions

When was Pope Pius XII born?: Pope Pius XII was born on 2 March 1876 in Rome.
What positions has Pope Pius XII held?: Positions held by Pope Pius XII include: Pope (1939–1958); Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals (1937–1939); Chamberlain of the Apostolic Chamber (1935–1939); Archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City (1930–1939); Cardinal Secretary of State (1930–1939).
Where did Pope Pius XII study?: Pope Pius XII was educated at L.G.S Ennio Quirino Visconti, Pontifical Gregorian University, Sapienza University of Rome, Pontifical Roman Seminary.

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