Pope, 1903-14. He condemned theological modernism and revolutionary movements in his encyclical Pascendi (1907), but was a champion of social reforms. He reformed the liturgy, re-codified canon law, and was canonized in 1954. DS, in Latin, signed as Cardinal, “Giuseppe Cardinal Sarto,” one page, 7.5 x 9.75, February 3, 1894. This document lists three payments for postage for books. Accompanied by a very nice color photo postcard image with a Vatican postmark. In very good condition, with a vertical fold through a letter of the signature, scattered areas of light toning, a couple of small areas of trivial soiling. R&R COA.
