Pope Pius XII visits the Column of Virgin Mary and Basilica of St Mary Major and opens the first Marian year in Rome

Pope Pius XII travels through Rome in a motorcade to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Immaculate Conception dogma. He visits the Basilica of St. Mary Major, where he celebrated his first Mass, and calls on Christians to stand against communism. He concludes by blessing Rome and the world.

What significant event was Pope Pius XII attending in Rome?

• A state visit to Italy

• The 100th anniversary of the Immaculate Conception dogma

• A peace treaty signing

• The opening of a new church

What special year did Pope Pius XII proclaim to mark the centenary of the dogma?

• A Jubilee Year

• A Marian Year

• A Holy Year

• A Year of Faith

Where did Pope Pius XII celebrate his first Mass?

• Basilica of St. Mary Major

• St. Peter's Basilica

• The Sistine Chapel

• St. John Lateran

What did Pope Pius XII urge Christians to do in response to communism?

• Negotiate with it

• Stand against it, even unto death

• Embrace it

• Ignore it

To whom did Pope Pius XII extend his blessings at the end of the event?

• To the world and Rome

• To the clergy present

• Only to the people of Rome

• To the leaders of the Catholic Church