The Church celebrates the life and ministry of Pope St. Pius X on Aug. 21. One of his most lasting influences was his 1910 decree “Quam Singulari,” which allowed children who have reached the “age of reason” (about 7 years old) to receive the Eucharist.
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St. Pius X, a Pope for the 20th Century
Pope St. Pius X led the Church during the turn of the 20th Century, standing against secularism, defending the poor, and reintroducing the Eucharist to children.
