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1939 Coronation of Pope Pius XII at St. Peters in Rome
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2:32Now PlayingDate: 16th March 1939
Location: Rome, Italy
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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SLATE INFORMATION: The Coronation of the Pope
ITALY: Rome:
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Pope Pius XII is coronated at Saint Peters Cathederal in Rome including interior shots of ceremony, crowds of thousands outside and a balcony speech and blessing by the pope
POPE PIUS XII PACELLI, Cardinal (Papal Secretary of State) Coronation at St. Peters, Rome
ST. PETERS, ROME V.G. Shot of Coronation of Pope Pius XII
Ceremonies - Religious; Personalities - Religious; Italy
cardinal, leader, leadership, pope, election, coronation
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