St. Pius X Charm

Born of humble origins to Polish parents who emigrated to Italy, Pope St. Pius X strived to “to renew all things in Christ.” He stood against the relativism of his day; established the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD); and encouraged love for the Eucharist by lowering the age for First Communion. After an earthquake in 1910, Pius X famously opened the Vatican doors to victims, an unsurprising gesture from the pope who routinely invited guests to dine with him at the Apostolic Palace!

Patron saint of:

• Earthquake Relief
• Natural Disasters
• First Communion