Pope, 1939 - 58, who maintained neutrality in World War II, opposed Catholic collaboration with Communism, and issued the encyclical Divino Affflante Spiiritu. DS, signed 'Pius pp. XII,' one page, 7.5 x 13, October 18, 1946. Nice document with an image of Pius with his hand raied, the Pope bestows an apostolic benediction on Edther Rossi and the Alumnae of the Convent of th Sacred Heart. Framed to an overall size of 8.25 x 14. In fine condition, with some scattered toning and soiling. RRAuction COA.
