Pope Pius X
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Pope Pius X was head of the Catholic Church from 4 August 1903 until his death in August 1914. He was known for opposing modernist interpretations of Catholic doctrine, and for promoting liturgical re
Portrait by Ernest Walter Histed, c. 1914
Official portrait, 1903
The Marian image of Our Lady of Confidence, for whom Pius had a devotion
A young Giuseppe Sarto
1914 conclave
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A conclave was held from 31 August to 3 September 1914 to elect a new pope in succession to Pius X, who had died on 20 August. Of the 65 members of the College of Cardinals, all but eight attended. On
