Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Pius XI Biography and Timeline

Follow Pius XI through 10 dated historical records for Italy.

Pius XI, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

10Distinct records
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1919–1937Years on this page

1919

Pope

Pope · Vatican · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Nuncio to Poland, 1919-1922

Role range: 1922-1939

1921

Archbishop

Archbishop of Milan · Milan · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Archbishop of Milan

Role range: 1922-1939

Cardinal

Cardinal · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Cardinal

1922

Pope

Pope · Vatican · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Pope, formerly the Cardinal & Archbishop of Milan

Role range: 1922-1939

1926

Consecration

Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Consecrates the 1st Chinese bishops

Role range: 1922-1939

1929

Treaty of Lateran Treaty

Pope · Vatican · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

The Italian Government recognizes the Catholic Church. Signs a Treaty with Mussolini establishing the Vatican City

Role range: 1922-1939

1931

Encyclical

Pope · Vatican · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Publication of "Quadragesimo Anno", outline of the corporate state

Role range: 1922-1939

1933

Concordat

Pope · Vatican · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

The world learns of the concordat signed between Germany & the Holy See

Role range: 1922-1939

1937

Concordat

Pope · Berlin · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Pius XIs encyclical "With Burning Concern" is read from German pulpits

Role range: 1939-1958

Encyclical

Pope · Berlin · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Pius XIs encyclical "With Burning Concern" is read from German pulpits

Role range: 1939-1958

Records, sources and methodology

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