Overview
The Life of Pius X is a biography of Pope Pius X, written by F.A. Forbes and published in 1919. The book chronicles the life of the pope, from his humble beginnings as a peasant boy in Italy to his rise as a prominent figure in the Catholic Church. It covers his education, his ordination as a priest, his appointment as bishop, and his eventual election as pope in 1903.The book also delves into the major events and controversies of Pius X's papacy, including his efforts to reform the liturgy, his condemnation of modernism, and his opposition to the First World War. Forbes provides a detailed account of Pius X's personal life, including his devotion to the Virgin Mary and his love of music.Overall, The Life of Pius X is a comprehensive and insightful biography of one of the most important figures in modern Catholic history. It offers a compelling portrait of a man who dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781163968628
- ISBN-10: 1163968625
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.42 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.6 pounds
- Page Count: 200
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