Pío XII
Pío XII, born Eugenio Pacelli, served as Pope from 1939 to 1958 during a tumultuous period that included World War II and the beginning of the Cold War. Known for his diplomatic efforts during the war, he has been a controversial figure due to his silence on the Holocaust. He is credited with promoting the Church's social teachings and the importance of human dignity. Pío XII famously prepared a letter of resignation in case of capture during the war, demonstrating his awareness of the precarious political climate of his time.
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Pope Pius XII declared Nuestra Señora de la Asunción the patroness of the Republic of Paraguay.
Así sería el monumento de la Virgen de la Asunción que la Arquidiócesis busca instalar en Costanera - Nacionales
Paraguay· 2026-05-27
Pope Pius XII officially proclaimed Our Lady of Suyapa as the Patroness of the Republic of Honduras in 1925.
Miles acompañan peregrinación de la Virgen de Suyapa en Tegucigalpa
Honduras· 2026-01-24Pio XII warned against the attitude of those who, while exalting the word of God, ended up diminishing the value of human reason.
Papa León XIV envió carta a congreso de filosofía realizado en Paraguay - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-10-11
Pío XII proclaimed the Virgin de Coromoto as the Patroness of Venezuela on October 7, 1944.
Venezuela honra a la Virgen de Coromoto en Guanare
Venezuela· 2025-09-11
Pio XII's words during World War II about the sanctity of human life were recalled by Papa Leone XIV.
“Non rassegnarsi alla logica delle armi”
San Marino· 2025-08-18
Pío XII is criticized by Costa-Gavras for his inaction during significant historical events.
Costa Gavras, a los 92 años
Argentina· 2025-08-01
Pío XII promulgated the tradition of honoring the Virgin María in 1950.
agosto llega con la conmemoración de la Batalla de Boyacá y un fin de semana ideal para viajar
Colombia· 2025-07-22
Pío XII converted Castel Gandolfo into a refuge during World War II.
Cómo es Castel Gandolfo, el palacio de verano de los papas que es más grande que el Vaticano y que León XIV ha vuelto a usar para vacacionar
Bolivia· 2025-07-14
Pío XII converted Castel Gandolfo into a refuge during World War II.
Cómo es Castel Gandolfo, el palacio de verano de los papas que es más grande que el Vaticano y que León XIV ha vuelto a usar para vacacionar
Panama· 2025-07-13Pío XII converted Castel Gandolfo into a refuge during World War II.
Cómo es Castel Gandolfo, el palacio de verano de los papas que es más grande que el Vaticano y que León XIV ha vuelto a usar para vacacionar
Uruguay· 2025-07-13
Approximately 40 children were born in the bed of Pope Pío XII during the war.
Esta es la residencia de verano del papa León XIV donde pasará dos semanas de descanso
Costa Rica· 2025-07-07
Pio XII spent long months at Castel Gandolfo and proclaimed Virgo Fidelis as the patron of the Carabinieri.
Le vacanze di Leone XIV a Castel Gandolfo. Prima di lui Bergoglio per dodici anni scelse di restare in Vaticano
Italy· 2025-07-06
The diocese was created in 1953 by Pope Pío XII.
un recorrido por el alma histórica del Cibao
Dominican Republic· 2025-06-20
The room was the scene of historical events, such as the last days of Pope Pío XII in 1958.
así es el lujoso palacio en Roma donde pasará sus días de descansoColombia· 2025-06-18
Pio XII spent his last days in the pope's room at the villas.
como é o luxuoso palácio onde Leão XIV vai passar os dias de folga
Brazil· 2025-06-18
The episode discusses the testament of Pope Pius XII as part of the impact on faith.
Papale papale | L'ultima volontà, stagione 2, episodio 9 | La serie podcastItaly· 2025-06-05
The term social doctrine dates back to Pius XII to designate the doctrinal corpus related to social relevance.
Doctrina Social de la IglesiaVenezuela· 2025-05-15
Pio XII is mentioned regarding the voting requirements established for papal elections.
I segreti del Conclave: al primo voto sia Parolin che Prevost erano sopra i 44 voti. Poi l'accordo che ha portato all'elezioneItaly· 2025-05-10
Pío XII proclaimed the doctrine of the Assumption in 1950.
El papa León XIV asume el legado de Francisco: ¿habrá reformas reales?Venezuela· 2025-05-10
Pio XII opened the doors of the palace to refugees and displaced persons during World War II.
Dove vivrà papa Leone XIV? Santa Marta o l'appartamento da 10 stanze nel Palazzo ApostolicoItaly· 2025-05-09Pío XII was elected pope in 1939, shortly before the outbreak of World War II.
León XIV, un papa del Norte para el Sur | Opinión
Spain· 2025-05-09
Pío XII had one of the shortest conclaves with three votes and two days.
el más largo tuvo 14 votaciones y se extendió 5 díasColombia· 2025-05-08
Pio XII was elected pope after only three votes.
Quante votazioni servono per eleggere il papa? I precedenti: dalle 14 di Pio XI alle tre di PacelliItaly· 2025-05-08
Pío XII was elected in just two days during the conclave.
Los cónclaves para elegir al Papa, cada vez más cortosHonduras· 2025-05-08
Pio XII was the Pope elected after Pio XI, whom Gregorio Rosa Chávez witnessed during his election.
Il cardinale Gregorio Rosa Chávez: «Sulle riforme di Francesco non è possibile un passo indietro»Italy· 2025-05-07
Pío XII is another prominent figure associated with the name Pío in the history of the papacy.
los nombres más tradicionales de los Papas, su historia y significadoUruguay· 2025-05-07
Pío XII's death in 1958 marked the beginning of modern journalism in the Vatican.
Cónclave: nadie tiene ni idea | IdeasSpain· 2025-05-05
Pio XII was elected in March 1939 during a conclave.
Cónclave 2025, preguntas y respuestas del proceso de elección de Papa que está por comenzarCosta Rica· 2025-05-05
Pio XII was the predecessor of Giovanni XXIII, who had a different stature affecting the papal vestments.
Papa, la Stanza delle Lacrime per la commozione del neo eletto: i singhiozzi di Roncalli e la «ghigliottina» di RatzingerItaly· 2025-05-04
Pio XII was elected pope during the Conclave, amidst political pressures from various nations.
Il Conclave «parallelo» del 1939: l'elezione di Pio XII e l’ombra del regime fascistaItaly· 2025-05-04
