Pope Pius X

Cardinal & Patriarch

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Pope Leo XIII made him a cardinal in a secret consistory on June 12 1893. He was named Cardinal-Priest of Saint Bernardo alle Terme. Three days after this, Cardinal Sarto was publicly named Patriarch of Venice. This caused difficulty, however, as the government of the reunified Italy claimed the right to nominate the Patriarch based on its previous alleged exercise by the Emperor of Austria. The poor relations between the Roman Curia and the Italian civil government since the annexation of the Papal States in 1870 placed additional strain on the appointment. Sarto was permitted to assume the position of Patriarch in 1896.

Related Topics:
Pope Leo XIII - Cardinal - Consistory - June 12 - 1893 - Saint Bernardo alle Terme - Patriarch of Venice - Italy - Emperor of Austria - Curia - Papal States - 1870 - 1896

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As Cardinal and Patriarch, Sarto steered clear of political involvement. However, in his first pastoral letter to the Venetians, Cardinal Sarto argued that in matters pertaining to the Pope, "there should be no questions, no subtleties, no opposing of personal rights to his rights, but only obedience."

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