Pope Pius XII
Pope Pius XII
Preview Cassette # 221398 DO NOT USE Still photos. B/W short subject on the life of the Roman Catholic religious leader Pope Pius XII (1876-1958). The Vatican, cardinals, etc. Interesting stuff.
Pope Pius XII
Title card. Aerial of Vatican. Various images of Pius going about his duties as emmisary to Pope Pius XI. WS of crowds in Lourdes, and Hungary. MS s of shot of Pius in United States speaking to crowds and at Fordham University.
Pope Pius XII
Various shots of the Vatican. CU of Swiss Guard marching. Coronation ceremony of Pope Pius XII. MS of Pope Pius XII blessing the crowds. Crowds kneeling and praying. CU s of Swiss Guard. MS of Pope Pius being carried on his chair, blessing people as he went. Various shots of Italian royalty and the Pope. MS of Pope Pius giving audience to various people (especially children), walking through the Vatican garden, holding mass.
Pope Pius XII
Various shots of American soldiers liberating Rome. Gis listening to mass. High angle shot of the promotion of new cardinals. WS of Vatican packed with people on pilgrammage for the Holy Year. Ceremony of the Holy Year (every 25 years) starts with celebration on Christmas Eve. WS of Pope being carried on his chair blessing people on both sides of the aisle. Also the 100th anniversary of the Promalgation of the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception. MS shots of people in worship and celebration. CU of bell ringing.