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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...procedure for the beatification and subsequent canonization of his predecessor, Pope Pius X, by appointing postulators. The function of the postulators is to prove that Pius X performed "an heroic degree" the three theological virtues-faith, hope, charity- and the four cardinal virtues-prudence, justice, courage, temperance. The Abbe Pierami, procurator general of the Valombrosan Benedictines, was elected chief postulator for Italy. It is stated that all the Sacred College living in Rome, with the exception of Cardinal Pompili, who as Vicar of Rome must be the judge in the beatification process, signed the petition to the Pope...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Rome | 4/21/1923 | See Source »

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