POPE PIUS

Pope Pius XII (1876 - 1958), supreme head (pope) of the Roman Catholic Church from 1939 until his death in 1958. —SHSBC Binder 10 Approved Glossary

Pope Pius XII (1876 - 1958), supreme head (pope) of the Roman Catholic Church from 1939 until his death in 1958.reference to one of the popes having the name of Pius. There have been 12 different popes so named. Pius XII held office at the time of this lecture. The word "pius" in Latin means pious having or showing religious devotion.