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Pacelli Emerges as Likely Next Pope After Pius XI
Rome reports Eugenio Pacelli, interim head of the Catholic Church, is a leading candidate to succeed Pope Pius XI. A renowned scholar and diplomat, he has guided Vatican diplomacy since 1929 and opened 1936 US visit with intrigue over Coughlin. Pacelli faces health questions but remains a pivotal figure in shaping the church’s future.
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