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 'Pius pp. X,' one page, 10.25 x 17.5, . Apostolic blessing bestowed upon Don Ignacio Llano. Document features a three quarter length photo of Pius raising his hand in blessing. In very good condition, with several tape repairs and stains to mount, none affecting signature and some scattered silvering and creasing to photo. RRAuction COA.
