Pope Pius XII Medal Cross Rome Churches Sts Peter Paul Holy Year 1950 Symbols

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Pope Pius XII Medal Cross Rome Churches Sts Peter Paul Holy Year 1950 Christian Symbols. 1" sq.Pope Pius XII, Pope of WWII Several historians have interpreted the conclave that chose him as facing a choice between a diplomatic or a spiritual candidate, and they view Pacelli's diplomatic experience, especially with Germany, as one of the deciding factors in his election on 2 March 1939, his 63rd birthday, after only one day of deliberation and three ballots. According to rumours, he asked for another ballot to be taken to ensure the validity of his election. After his election was indeed confirmed, he chose the name Pius XII in honour of his immediate predecessor. Pacelli took the same papal name as his predecessor, a title used exclusively by Italian Popes. He was quoted as saying, "I call myself Pius; my whole life was under Popes with this name, but especially as a sign of gratitude towards Pius XI."In the Papal Bull Jubilaeum Maximum (May 26, 1949) Pope Pius XII declared 1950, the year after the conclusion of World War II, a Holy Year for the purpose of changing and sanctifying one's life. The Pope prayed for peace in Palestine whose sacred locations were not secure. He invited all the faithful to Rome, knowing how difficult that was in war-torn Europe. The great Jubilee began on Christmas 1949 and concluded Christmas 1950.#16 read more

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