Pius XII, Pope, 1876-1958

His Holiness, Pope Pius XII, and participants in the 28th session, International Statistical Institute. Taken at Castel Gandolfo. Stuart A. Rice, President, International Statistical Institute, standing on the right of the Pope.

Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman, in formal attire, stand beside Pope Pius XII. They are visiting in Vatican City during their trip to Europe.

United States Secretary of the Army Frank Pace (seventh from right) and his wife, Margaret (ninth from the right), along with various unidentified armed forces officers and soldiers have an audience with Pope Pius XII (center).

Pope Pius XII (on throne) blesses the crowd before ceremonies elevating prelates to Cardinals. All others unidentified.

Pope Pius XII (seated) embracing James Cardinal McGuigan during the Biretta ceremony for new Cardinals at the Vatican. All others unidentified.

Pope Pius XII (seated) embraces Samuel Cardinal Stritch during the Biretta ceremony for new Cardinals at the Vatican. All others unidentified.

Pope Pius XII (left) leaves the throne after ceremonies for new Cardinals. All others unidentified.

Pope Pius XII (center) prays after presenting the first insignia of office to new Cardinals. All others unidentified.

Cardinal Edward Mooney (left) leaves the throne of Pope Pius XII (seated) after receiving his biretta during a ceremony at the Vatican. All others unidentified.