Pope Pius XII

Cardinal and Secretary of State

Pacelli was created a cardinal on 16 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI. Within a few months, on 7 February 1930 Pope Pius appointed Pacelli Cardinal Secretary of State. In 1935, Cardinal Pacelli was named as the Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church. During the 1930s Cardinal Pacelli negotiated concordats with Baden, Austria and Germany. He also made many diplomatic visits throughout Europe and the Americas, including an extensive visit to the United States in 1936.

Related Topics:
Cardinal - 16 December - 1929 - Pope Pius XI - 7 February - 1930 - Cardinal Secretary of State - Camerlengo - 1930s - Concordat - Baden - Austria - Germany - United States - 1936

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