Pope Pius XI died on February 10, 1939 at the age of 81.
Pope Pius XI was born on May 31, 1857 and died on February 10, 1939. Pope Pius XI would have been 81 years old at the time of death or 158 years old today.
Pope Pius XII followed Pius XI.
Pope Pius X became pope in 1903 following the death of Pope Leo XIII.
Pope Pius XI was born on May 31, 1857.
Pope Pius XI was born on May 31, 1857.
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Pope Pius XI's birth name is Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti.
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Pius XI was pope until he passed away on February 10, 1939. He was followed by Pius XII who became pope on March 2 of that year.
Some of encyclicals written by Pope Pius XI are Quadragesimo Anno and Quas Primas.
Pope Pius XI chose his own name, as all popes do. It was an indication that he had much admiration for his predecessor, St. Pope Pius X, and planned to carry on with his policies.
The 1922 conclave that elected Pius XI lasted for five days. It took fourteen ballots.