Pope Benedict XVI recalled Pope Pius X during his weekly general audience on Wednesday.
He said St. Pius X taught us all that the basis of our apostolic activity in the various fields in which we operate, must always be an intimate personal union with Christ, which grows and increases day by day.
The Pope mentioned the motto of the saint’s pontificate, “To Renew All Things in Christ”, and pointed out the early years of his tenure were dedicated to the reorganization of the Roman Curia and the drafting of the Code of Canon Law.
Pius X also promoted the reform of the studies for the training of future priests, and the work towards a single catechism. Pope Benedict also mentioned Pius X’s dedication …
