Pope, born Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacello (1876–1958), who reigned from 1939 until his death. Maintaining strict neutrality during WWI, he advanced several peace proposals, did much to aid war victims, and, following the war, maintained a staunch anti-Communist stand. DS, signed “Pius pp. XII,” one page, 12.5 x 9.75, July 13, 1944. A handsome, hand-tinted apostolic blessing for Donald F. Kruse and his family, featuring an ornate and illuminated calligraphic inscription and an affixed circular photo of Pius. Matted and framed to an overall size of 16.25 x 13.25. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.
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