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Pope Pius X & Court
POPE PIUS X (Giuseppe Sarto) pope and saint with his court, 1913
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Giuseppe Pius Pope Reigned Sarto
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this striking photograph, taken in 1913, Pope Pius X (1835-1914), the 257th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, is seen surrounded by members of his court. Born Giuseppi Sarto in Rovereto, Italy, in 1835, he was ordained a priest in 1858 and became Bishop of Mantua in 1877. He was elected Pope on August 3, 1903, and reigned until his death in 1914. Pius X is remembered for his efforts to modernize the Church and bring it closer to the people. He initiated the reform of the liturgy, simplifying it and making it more accessible to the laity. He also encouraged the use of the vernacular in the Mass, which was a significant step towards making the Church more inclusive and less elitist. The photograph shows Pius X seated on a throne, dressed in his papal robes, with a cross in his hand. He is surrounded by members of his court, including cardinals, bishops, and other high-ranking clergy. They are all dressed in their formal attire, adding to the grandeur of the scene. The photograph captures a moment in history, a glimpse into the world of the Catholic Church at the beginning of the 20th century. Pius X's reign was marked by significant changes in the Church, including the establishment of the Pontifical Biblical Commission, the creation of the Pontifical Institute of Christian Archaeology, and the issuance of the encyclical "Lamentabili Sane," which condemned modernist theology. He was also known for his strong stance against religious indifferentism and secularism. Despite the many challenges he faced during his reign, Pius X remained committed to his vision of a Church that was relevant and accessible to the people. He is now remembered as a saint, canonized by the Catholic Church in 1954, and is revered for his dedication to the faith and his efforts to bring it to the masses. This photograph is a testament to his legacy and the power and majesty of the papacy.
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