Pope John XXIII died of cancer in 1963 and was canonized as a saint along with John Paul II in 2014. Pope Pius XII, born Eugenio Pacelli, was an Italian cardinal before being elected pope on his 63rd ...

Available evidence indicates that Pius XII took a very cautious stance toward ... Pius V (1566–72), wasn’t canonized until 140 years after his death. But most recent popes seem destined ...

Canonized in 2014, he is remembered as a joyful, pastoral pope with a heart for justice and reform. Pope Pius XII, born ...

This method of preservation was adopted after an unexpected incident involving the embalming of Pope Pius XII in October 1958. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to ...

Now Hmong Americans can finally see it again. The recently opened archives of Pope Pius XII have shed new light on claims the World War II-era pope didn't speak out about the Holocaust.

“There has been a shift of late regarding Pius XII,” historian William Doino told CNA. The wartime pontiff has often been vilified, Doino said, adding: “He will soon get due recognition ...

Pope Pius XII (left), Pope Pius XII being laid to rest at funeral in 1958 ...