pope Pius the XI was not intimidated by Hitler. on the other hand, he orchestrated a massive secret rescue for many Jews who were in danger of Hitler's anti semetisism. the only reason the pope was less vocal about his opposition to Hitler was not because he was frightened, but because he knew that if he spoke out, more Jews would be deported to death camps.
Pope Pius XII followed Pius XI.
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.
Pope Pius XI died on February 10, 1939 at the age of 81.
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.
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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.
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.
The 1922 conclave that elected Pius XI lasted for five days. It took fourteen ballots.