Vatican commemorates 80th anniversary of Pius XII's meeting with Allied troops
The 38th (Irish) Brigade marches at the Vatican in June 1944. / Credit: Imperial War MuseumRome Newsroom, Jun 12, 2024 / 15:30 pm (CNA).Bagpipers solemnly marched through St. Peter's Square on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of a historic meeting between Pope Pius XII and Allied troops who liberated Rome from Nazi occupation.On June 12, 1944, Pius XII gave an enthusiastic speech in English thanking the members of the 38th (Irish) Brigade as he welcomed them to the Vatican.To commemorate the historic moment, the Royal Irish Regiment and 38th (Irish) Brigade performed for Pope Francis dur...