Pius X

noun

1. Saint Giuseppe Sarto, 1835–1914, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1903–14.

Pius X

noun

1. Pius X, Saint18351914MItalianRELIGION: clergymanRELIGION: popeRELIGION: saint Saint. original name Giuseppe Sarto. 1835–1914, Italian ecclesiastic; pope (1903–14). He condemned Modernism (1907) and initiated a new codification of canon law. Feast day: Aug 21

Example Sentences

The bureau said it would continue to investigate clergy associated with the Society of Saint Pius X, a breakaway Catholic group with a large branch in St. Marys.

From Seattle Times

The pope was specifically reaching out to the Society of Saint Pius X, the ultraconservative group that John Paul had excommunicated in 1988.

From New York Times

Sadly, the pope's successor, Pope Pius X, did not share his love for animals or the gardens and put an end to the papal menagerie traditions.

From Salon

In first grade at St. Pius X School, Sister Thomas gave my class a free period each week to reflect upon our sins.

From Washington Post

A protege of the rector, Martinelli had a role unlike that of any other teen at St. Pius X youth seminary, as the facility is known.

From Washington Post