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Rare 1940 Signed Pope Pius XII Catholic Vatican Last Rites Blessing ParchmentFramed
A 1940 signed Pope Pius XII Apostolic Blessing parchment - specifically an in articulo mortis (at the hour of death) Last Rites document. Embossed with the authentic Vatican seal and beautiful painting and calligraphy. This collectible handcrafted document is a genuine vintage Vatican artifact.Signed by Archbishop Giuseppe (Joseph) Migone (1875–1951), a prominent Italian prelate and papal diplomat who served in the Roman Curia. Archbishop Migone served the Vatican as the Secret Almoner of the Office of Papal Charities (Elemosiniere Segreto) and Papal Diplomat. He was a trusted special secretary to Pope Benedict XV and Pope Pius XII.
This Vatican parchment measures 13\" tall x 19\" wide.
Pope Pius XII (Italian: Pio XII; born Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli;[b] 2 March 1876 – 9 October 1958) was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 2 March 1939 until his death on 9 October 1958.
