Historical event: Pius XII elected Pope on the eve of World War II

Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli was elected Pope Pius XII on March 2, 1939, on the eve of World War II. He was destined to lead the Catholic Church through one of the most challenging periods of the 20th century.

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Šī diena vēsturē. Otrā pasaules kara priekšvakarā Par Romas pāvestu ievēl Piju XII

Kardināls Eudženio Pačelli tika ievēlēts par Romas pāvestu 1939. gada 2. martā, pieņemot vārdu Pijs XII. Viņam bija lemts vadīt Katoļu baznīcu vienā no sarežģītākajiem 20. gadsimta vēstures posmiem.

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Historical event: Pius XII elected Pope on the eve of World War II

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Šī diena vēsturē. Otrā pasaules kara priekšvakarā Par Romas pāvestu ievēl Piju XII

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