Mass in St. Peter's Basilica celebrating Pope Pius XII's 80th birthday and 17th anniversary of his coronation

Mass in St. Peter's Basilica celebrating Pope Pius XII's 80th birthday and 17th anniversary of his coronation

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Religious Studies, History, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video covers the celebrations in St. Peter's Basilica for Pope Pius XII's 80th birthday and 17th coronation anniversary. It highlights the attendance of delegations from 51 countries and 28 cardinals. A pontifical mass is celebrated by Cardinal Tisseron, but a snowstorm cancels the outdoor benediction. Despite the weather, Pope Pius blesses the crowd from his study window.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the occasion for the celebrations at St. Peter's Basilica?

A religious festival

The inauguration of a new Pope

The opening of a new church

Pope Pius XII's 80th birthday and 17th coronation anniversary

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many countries sent official delegations to the event?

17

28

51

35

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who celebrated the pontifical mass at the Altar of the Confession?

Archbishop of Paris

Pope Pius XII

Cardinal Tisseron

Archbishop of Buenos Aires

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the outdoor benediction by the Pope canceled?

Technical difficulties

Pope's health issues

A snowstorm

Security concerns

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

From where did Pope Pius give his blessing to the multitudes?

The Vatican balcony

The Altar of the Confession

St. Peter's Square

His private study window