1.6K views · 49 reactions | For the first time in history, a pope is recorded speaking English. Pope Pius XII greets and blesses American and British soldiers after the liberation of Rome, August 1944: “Keep always and everywhere close to God.” | Archdiocese of Portland | Facebook

78K views · 4.2K reactions | On this day in 1939, Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli was elected the 260th Supreme Pontiff of the Holy Roman Church, choosing the name Pius XII. Faced with the challenging times of World War II, Pope Pius XII was a tireless peacemaker, dedicated to bringing the light of Christ to a shattered world. | Vatican News | Facebook

Prayer to Mary, Queen of Heaven by Pope Pius XII  From the depths of this vale of tears where sorrowing humanity makes weary progress, through the surges of this sea of ours, endlessly buffeted by the winds of passion, we raise our eyes to you, O most beloved Mother Mary, to be comforted by the contemplation of your glory and to hail you as Queen of heaven and earth, Queen of mankind. #sjvsedona #sedona #queenofheaven #virginmary #motherofgod | St John Vianney Catholic Church | Facebook

56K views · 1.9K reactions | ~ Ave Maria ~ The following are...

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