Pope Pius XII.
The Congregation for the Causes of Saints The Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints (Congregatio de Causis Sanctorum) is the congregation of the Roman Curia which oversees the complex process which leads to the canonization of saints, passing through the steps of a declaration of "heroic virtues" and has recommended that Pope
Pius There have been 12 Popes of the Roman Catholic Church who were named Pius: - Pope Pius I (c. 140–154, but Vatican lists 142/146 – 157/161)
- Pope Pius II (1405–1458)
- Pope Pius III (1439–1503)
- Pope Pius IV (1499–1565)
XII's "heroic virtues" be formally recognized,
permitting him the title of venerable.
The 50th anniversary of Pope Pius XII's death will be October
9, 2008.
If Pope Benedict XVI Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. approves the congregation's
recommendation, it will seek worldwide responses for miracles attributed
to Pius XII.
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