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Cardinal Ratti Elected Pope Pius XII in 1922 Turbulent Era
Cardinal Achille Ratti archbishop of Milan was elected pope on the seventh ballot and took the name Pius XII. The announcement came with cheers from St Peter’s as canopies were lowered to signify the new head of the church. Pope Pius XII appeared on the balcony delivering the first benediction, while the conclave’s secrecy continued.
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