1954 Press Photo Pope Pius XII, Canonization Ceremony

The Pope Proclaims Five New Saints: His Holiness The Pope on Saturday proclaimed five new Saint during an open air ceremony watched by some thousands in the Vatican City. The new Saints include an Italian boy of 14 - Domenizo Savio the youngest ever to be Canonised and a French Cannibals on the South Sea Island of Futuma. Photo shows The Pope carries out the Canonisation ceremonies from the steps of St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.

Photo is dated 06-06-1954.



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