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1940 Pope Pius XII gives Easter blessing at St. Peter's Basilica 1940
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0:20Now PlayingDate: 1st April 1940
Location: Rome, Italy
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
STATE OF THE VATICAN CITY: Basilica of Saint Peter:
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POPE PIUS XII Gives Easter blessing-Rome 1940.
Personalities - Religious; Italy; Religion and Superstition
WWII, World War Two, World War II, Second World War, War, Allied, Allies, papal, papacy, Roman Catholic Church, Eastertide, celebration, Mass
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