Pope, 1939–58, who maintained neutrality in World War II, opposed Catholic collaboration with Communism, and issued the encyclical Divino Afflante Spiritu. DS, signed “Pius pp. XII,” one page, 12.5 x 18, May 17, 1957. The Pope bestows an Apostolic Blessing upon Arthur G. Griffith on the occasion of his twenty–fifth anniversary of priesthood. Neatly signed in the lower portion in black ink and bearing a nice color photo of Pius deep in prayer. Framed to an overall size of 14.5 x 20. In fine condition. R&R COA.
