In some of his notes, Pope Pius XII describes what he has seen for four times on October 30 and 31 and on November 1 and 8, 1950, in the Vatican gardens on the proclamation day of the Assumption dogma (November 1) when he declared he had seen the so-called ‘Dance of the Sun’ who took place in Fatima." These words were spoken today by the historian Andrea Tornielli at the preview for the opening of the exhibition on Pius XII held in the Charlemagne Wing. "Pope Pacelli does not talk about a ‘miracle’, his intention being to register in his apparently insignificant notes the account of the experience he has lived. This is regardless of any interpretation, even if he saw the event as a ‘heavenly confirmation’ of the dogma," he added. Then Mr Tornielli described many of Pius XII’s life anecdotes: he used recycled paper for his notes, he used to switch off the lights personally after every audience, he used his clothes until they were worn-out, during the war he gave up heating and coffe to "be in solidarity with the suffering of his fellow-citizens." Giovanni Morello, president of the Foundation for the Artistic Patrimony and Activity of the Church, described his young years from the beginning of his service in the Vatican till his appointment to Secretary of State.” ” ” ” ” ” ” “
