Pope Pius XII presides over Canonization of Pius X

Pope Pius XII presides over Canonization of Pius X

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Religious Studies, History, Social Studies

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The transcript describes a significant event in Rome's St. Peter's Square, where Pope Pius XII presides over the canonization of Giuseppe Sarto, known as Pius X. The event is marked by a large gathering of the Catholic faithful, including high church prelates and pilgrims. Pius X, known for his humility and piety, is the first pontiff to be canonized since 1712. Following the proclamation, a portrait of the new saint is unveiled, and the next night, his body is carried in a procession to the Basilica of St. Mary Major for a week of veneration.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who presided over the canonization ceremony in St. Peter's Square?

Pope Francis

Pope John Paul II

Pope Pius XII

Pope Benedict XVI

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Giuseppe Sarto's papal name?

Pius XII

Pius IX

Pius XI

Pius X

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Pius X pass away?

1920

1914

1908

1912

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event follows the canonization proclamation?

A mass is held

A portrait of the saint is unveiled

A new pope is elected

A feast is organized

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the body of St. Pius taken for veneration?

Basilica of St. Mary Major

Sistine Chapel

The Vatican Museums

St. Peter's Basilica