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.
Born on Mar 02, 1876 (149 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honduras | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 10,274 | $25,000 | 26$ |
| Totals | 1 | 9,904,608 | 10,274 | $25,000 | 26$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Honduras:
Pope Pius XII officially proclaimed Our Lady of Suyapa as the Patroness of the Republic of Honduras in 1925.
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Paraguay:
Pio XII warned against the attitude of those who, while exalting the word of God, ended up diminishing the value of human reason.
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Venezuela:
Pío XII proclaimed the Virgin de Coromoto as the Patroness of Venezuela on October 7, 1944.
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San Marino:
Pio XII's words during World War II about the sanctity of human life were recalled by Papa Leone XIV.
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Argentina:
Pío XII is criticized by Costa-Gavras for his inaction during significant historical events.
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Colombia:
Pío XII promulgated the tradition of honoring the Virgin María in 1950.
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Bolivia:
Pío XII converted Castel Gandolfo into a refuge during World War II.
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Panama:
Pío XII converted Castel Gandolfo into a refuge during World War II.
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Uruguay:
Pío XII converted Castel Gandolfo into a refuge during World War II.
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Costa Rica:
Approximately 40 children were born in the bed of Pope Pío XII during the war.
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