Saint Pius X: Restorer of the Church Books by Other Publishers and in the worship of

and in the worship of its New Mass gave man the better part

For all the other days of the year there are explanations

such that even the most stubborn of heretics were drawn to listen to his celestial preachings

at the same time

Saint Pius X: Restorer of the Church Books by Other Publishers and in the worship ofBiography of Pope St. Pius X, Restorer of the Church. Saint Pius X is the first pope in modern history to be canonized since Saint Pius V in 1712. The Church canonized him because of the heroic virtues he practiced in his private life and also in the performance of his ecclesiastical duties: Assistant Priest, Pastor, Canon, Episcopal Chancellor, seminary spiritual director, Bishop, Cardinal Patriarch of Venice, and Pope from 1903 to 1914. Yves