How did Pope Pius X respond to the 1908 Messina earthquake?
He filled Apostolic Palace with refugees
He visited the affected area himself
He wrote an encyclical about it
He raised funds for rebuilding
Answer
Pope Pius X responded to the devastating 1908 Messina earthquake by offering shelter to those affected by the calamity. He opened the doors of the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the Pope in Vatican City, to provide refuge for the displaced and homeless.
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