VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > B. Europe, 1945–2000 > 6. Western Europe, 1945–2000 > f. The Italian Region > 2. The Vatican > 1954, May 29
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1954, May 29
 
Pope Pius XII officiated at a ceremony canonizing Pope Pius X.  1
 
1958, Oct. 9
 
Pope Pius XII died at Castel Gandolfo at the age of 82.  2
 
Oct. 28
 
The college of cardinals elected Angelo Giuseppe Cardinal Roncalli as supreme pontiff. Taking the name John XXIII, he was enthroned Nov. 4.  3
 
 
 
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