This is a historical event that marks the passing of Pope Pius XXII, the head of the Catholic Church, on October 9th, 1958. His death marked the end of a long papacy, which lasted from 1939 to 1958. During his papacy, Pius XXII was
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Pope John XXIII was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 28 October 1958 until his death on 3 June 1963.