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Papal Audience Reveals Pius X as Humble Yet Resolute
Correspondent John Vandercook details a Rome audience with Pope Pius X, noting the pope’s white, worried complexion and calm, filial bearing. The piece contrasts the pope’s modest, homey Vatican demeanor with his disciplined rule, hints at Franco-Italian tensions, and preserves his quiet, devout image while outlining early policies and personal warmth.
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