Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli took the name Pius XII because he was distantly related to Pius IX (1846–1878), and out of gratitude to Pius X (1903–1914), who was canonized in 1954. He also chose the name ...

A Pope Francis II would signify continuity, ... most recently in 1958 by Pope John XXIII. John can refer to St. John the ... Pius XII was the World War II-era pope criticized for not speaking out ...

JOHN: Chosen 23 times by popes, most recently in 1958 by Pope John XXIII. John can refer to St. John the Apostle, one of Jesus’ 12 apostles and the author of one of the Gospels, or St. John the ...

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He was canonized as a saint in 2014. Pope John Paul I (1978-1978) Pope John Paul I, born Albino Luciani, was elected as pope on Aug. 26, 1978. ... Pope Pius XII (1939-1958) ...

Pope Pius XII's unusual embalming process led to a horrifying scene that traumatized mourners and the ... to St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday, April 23, at 9 a.m. local time, according to the ...

Related: Pope Francis Lies in State in Open Casket at St. Peter's Basilica as Catholics Line Up to Pay Their Respects Pope Pius XII died in October 1958, after 19 years as Pontiff. Pope Pius XII had ...

Full timeline of Catholic Church's Popes spanning back 1,993 years ... St. Pius X (1903-14) 258. Benedict XV (1914-22) 259. Pius XI (1922-39) 260. Pius XII (1939-58) 261. St. John XXIII (1958-63 ...

Cardinals arriving in Rome for the funeral services of Popes Pius XII, John XXIII, Paul VI, and John Paul II. Only cardinals under 80 years old can vote for the election of a new pope.

Pius XII immediately decided to set off to visit the site of the destruction at San Lorenzo, arriving at 2:00 p.m., while the American bombing raid on Rome was still underway.

Pius XII, who died in 1958, has been named “Venerable” – the second step of the canonization process – despite ongoing controversy over his actions during World War II.

Men, women and soldiers gather around Pope Pius XII, his arms outstretched, during his inspection tour of Rome, Italy, after American air raids in World War II, on Oct. 15, 1943.