St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City
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The last chapel before you leave is the Presentation Chapel, which centers on the Altar of the Presentation of Mary. Below the altar is the body of Pope St. Pius X (1904-1914), the last pope to be canonized. His face and hands are covered in silver. Pius X is known for his emphasis on religious education, and for his opposition to modernism. He allowed children to take communion, and encouraged the sacrament to be practiced daily.
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