Exactly 86 years ago, Pope Pius XII appealed for peace in an attempt to help avoid World War Two. His words still resonate ...

During another Jubilee Year 75 years ago, Pope Pius XII solemnly proclaimed the dogma of the Assumption. Pius XII — whom the Church now honors as “Venerable” in recognition of his heroic ...

Pope Leo XIV prays for peace as US-Russia summit over Ukraine war gets underway Leo recalled that the Aug. 15 feast day dedicated to the Virgin Mary was declared a dogma by Pope Pius XII at the ...

Pope Leo XIV prayed Friday for a peaceful end to the “increasingly deafening violence” of wars around the world as he celebrated a Catholic feast day on the same day as a high-stakes U.S ...

The 5-centessimi (grey), 30-cent (brown), and 50-cent (green) stamps portray the Arms of Pope Pius XII (1939-1958). The main design includes the Crossed Keys of St. Peter and papal triple tiara and, ...

Entrusting the Church’s prayer for peace to the intercession of Mary, Leo told the crowds that Pope Pius XII declared the Marian dogma of the Assumption in 1950, five years after World War II ended.

On Friday Leo recalled that the Aug. 15 feast day dedicated to the Virgin Mary was declared a dogma by Pope Pius XII at the height of World War II.