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Pope Pius X
Giuseppe Sarto became Pope Pius X in 1903. His papacy is associated with reforms to Church administration, catechesis, and the age at which children could receive First Communion.
From parish priest to pope
Sarto came from a large, modest family in the Veneto region. He served as a parish priest, bishop of Mantua, and patriarch of Venice before his election as pope in 1903. His pastoral work and concern for religious education shaped his public reputation.
Reform and legacy
Pius X promoted liturgical participation, catechism instruction, and access to Communion for children. His papacy also brought major institutional reforms. He was canonized in 1954, and the catechism associated with his name remains part of his historical legacy.
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