EncyclopediaPius XIPius XI, 1857–1939, pope (1922–39), an Italian named Achille Ratti, b. Desio, near Milan; successor of Benedict XV. Sections in this article: The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2007, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. More on Pius XI from Fact Monster:
- Pius XI: Bibliography - Bibliography Many of Pius's papers have been published. See biographies by P. Hughes (1938) and ...
- Pius XI: Papacy - Papacy Pius's pontificate was marked by great diplomatic activity and by many important papers, ...
- Pius XI: Prepapal Career - Prepapal Career Ratti's father was a silk manufacturer. He studied in Milan and at the ...
- Vatican City - Vatican City Vatican City , independent state (2005 est. pop. 900), 108.7 acres (44 hectares), ...
- jubilee - jubilee jubilee , in the Bible, a year when alienated property and land were restored, slaves were ...
|
