Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli is crowned Pope Pius XII at the Vatican in 1939

The transcript describes a significant historical event where a Pope, ordained as a priest at 22, blesses an assembly from the Vatican balcony. His coronation on March 12th, 1939, marked the beginning of a period of global turmoil. The narrative highlights the weight of responsibilities that came with his high office during these challenging times.

What was the setting described at the beginning of the transcript?

• A serene beach

• A quiet countryside

• A bustling city street

• The Vatican balcony

What significant event began with the public coronation?

• The end of a long war

• The rise of a new empire

• A span of the most troubled years

• A period of peace and prosperity

At what age was the individual ordained as a priest?

• 22

• 18

• 25

• 30

On what date did the individual receive the crown of his high office?

• June 20th, 1941

• April 15th, 1940

• March 12th, 1939

• May 10th, 1938

What was the individual fully aware of upon receiving his high office?

• The power he would wield

• The responsibilities that attended it

• The joy of the occasion

• The wealth that came with it