Life of Pope Pius XII in War and Peace Era
The article sketches Pope Pius XII’s life through World War II and the cold war, noting Rome's 1943 siege, his excommunications against militant communists, and the 1950 Holy Year. It highlights his global reach, many audiences, and the lasting impact of his papacy including the Assumption Dogma and cardinal appointments.
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Pope Pius XII Battles Communism and Expands Cardin al Ranks
The Pope denounces atheistic communism and urges Catholics to vote, excommunicating those who align with its doctrine. He warns of atheism and invites Jews to join the church, while highlighting the expansion of the College of Cardinals across nations and the United States.
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India
Ireland
Peru
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Baby dies of polio in Detroit epidemic
A 10 month old girl Sharon Scott died Wednesday, bringing Detroit’s polio fatalities to 17 for the year. She was one of six children in the family and none had received Salk vaccine shots, according to the mother.
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U S Cardinals Preparing To Leave For Rome
Francis Cardinal Spellman landed at Praia de Vitoria on the voyage ship Olympia and prepared to depart for Rome. The Air Force may transport him to Rome but no official decision was given. Other cardinals McIntyre and Mooney were mentioned as planning or undecided about travel to the conclave.
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Mindszenty Offered Passage to Rome by Hungary
Reports from Vienna say Hungary offers Cardinal Mindszenty passage to Rome if he agrees not to return. A U S Legation spokesman in Budapest declined to comment. Mindszenty has lived at the legation for 23 months after the 1956 Soviet crackdown.
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Vatican Stamps May Be Marked Vacant After Pope’s Death
Reports from Vatican City indicate stamps and coins will bear the mark sede vacante until a new pope is elected, as with the death of Pope Pius XI. The vacancy is expected to last about 30 days before Pius XII’s election.
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First Blindfold Chess Game Recorded by Riy López
The first known blindfold chess game was played by Riy López, a Spaniard who lived around 1550, marking a milestone in chess history.
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Audiences With Pope Marked By Simplicity
The article describes Pope Pius XII holding audiences with striking simplicity. Visitors pass through grand anterooms to reach his red and gold library where the pope greets them warmly, asks about their homelands, and shows broad knowledge of their home cities. He appears tall and slender, his white robes heavy on frail shoulders.
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Vatican Radio Broadcasts Show Pope Pius XI on Global Issues
The Pope used radio and later television to address wide audiences on peace coexistence anticommunism nuclear energy and moral questions. His statements covered religion politics science and social ethics from 1939 to 1958 reflecting a global outreach.
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Dying Pope Pius XII Believed He Held Final Audience
Delirious after his first stroke Pope Pius XII imagined conducting a final audience greeting an unseen crowd in six languages. He blessed the imagined multitudes and recalled past audiences while aides concealed the truth of his condition. He then asked about urgent church affairs, insisting there were urgent matters to handle.
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Diamond Recovered After Boxcar Find In Wenatchee
R F Taplett a Wenatchee fruit marketer reported losing a two carat diamond in a boxcar loaded with peaches about six weeks ago. An employee of a Moorehead Minnesota concern found the gem on the boxcar floor and returned it, and Taplett now wears it.
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Pope Pius XII Lie-In State In Simple Bed At Summer Palace
The Pope lay in a bare chalk white bedroom, dressed in white robes with a red cape, thefi sherman ring removed, embalmment completed, and guards standing at the bed. Dignitaries viewed the body as red wax seals marked with pontifical arms sealed the door.
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Pope Pius XII Honored by Leaders Worldwide
Tributes from President Eisenhower Vice President Nixon and other officials praise Pope Pius XII as devoted to God and humanity. Leaders cite his courage against tyranny his advocacy of peace and his ties with the United States. Religious and civic figures across faiths mourn and commend his life of service.
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World Bank to boost resources for underdeveloped nations
World Bank members approved a U S proposal to increase the bank's resources to expand loans for underdeveloped countries. The final amount and country quotas await executive board recommendations and parliamentary approval. a 100 percent boost is favored by several nations.
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Shoes Stolen For Right Foot Only Found In Park
In Pittsburgh eight cases of left behind shoes, totaling 1780 dollars, were found scattered in Highland Park. The thieves appeared surprised as the loot was only right shoes. A separate item notes a fire at County Prison Camp during Kingstree's annual parade, while Charlotte trims parking lanes to widen spaces and add no parking zones to ease maneuvering.
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Pope urges church to keep up with times
Pope Pius says the church must stay alert to each age and use scientific progress to save souls. A Vatican source recalls an interview on the eighth anniversary of his coronation where he defended breaking traditions and engaging with world affairs. The pope also spoke in multiple languages with visitors.
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