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...original dispensation was granted to Spanish counts in 1089 by Pope Urban II, in recognition of Spain's valiant services in the Crusades. It was later extended to all Spanish peoples by Pope Pius V after the victory of the Christian allies at the Battle of Lepanto...
...Cardinals. Civiltà Cattolica's article gave new impetus to Vatican rumors that the Pope is planning an important realignment and expansion of the Holy See's diplomatic machinery. Having spent almost his entire priesthood in the diplomatic service (nine years of it as Secretary of State), Pius XII now serves as his own Secretary of State and is reputed to have accomplished some of the most skillful diplomatic egg-walking of modern times. But before long, Vatican observers report, the Pope may turn the job of directing the enlarged diplomatic service over to a committee of perhaps...
...Beate Pie, ora pro nobis [Blessed Pius, pray...
...Last occasion: the beatification of Pius V in 1672, which was followed 40 years later by his canonization as Saint Pius...
...Under a photo in the New York Daily News of Pope Pius X (see RELIGION): "Stork Club foto...