Pope Pius X

Pope Pius X (Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto, 1835–1914) was the head of the Catholic Church from 1903 to 1914. He is known for his efforts to modernize the Church and make it more accessible to the faithful. He promoted frequent Holy Communion, especially for children, and renewed emphasis on church teachings. Pius X also fought against modernist ideas that he saw as threatening Catholic doctrine. His leadership helped strengthen the Church’s internal discipline and devotion, and he was canonized as a saint in 1954 for his holiness and reforms.