Pius XII
- Reign
- 1939–1958
- Ordinal
- Pope 260
- Place
- Rome
Writings
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On motion pictures, radio, and television in the service of truth and morals.
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On devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as rooted in Scripture and Tradition.
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The Ideal Film - Exortations to representatives of the world of the cinema
June 21, 1955 - October 25, 1955 Read here -
On some false opinions threatening Catholic doctrine; sets limits for theology and science.
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Encyclical on the sacred liturgy — active participation and the Church’s authority over the rites.
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Encourages Catholic biblical studies using original languages and sound historical methods.
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On the Church as the Mystical Body of Christ — a cornerstone of twentieth-century ecclesiology.
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First encyclical of Pius XII at the outbreak of World War II; on the unity of human society.