Cardinals created by Pius X Cardinals created by Pius X Pope Pius X () created 50 cardinals in seven consistories. Twenty of them were Italians. One of the cardinals he appointed became Pope Benedict XV. Pius created two cardinals at his first consistory, both officials of the Roman Curia. Launching his campaign to eliminate applause from religious celebrations, he was not carried into the consistory on the "sedia gestatoria" as was traditional. He arrived on foot wearing a cope and mitre at the end of the procession of prelates "almost hidden behind the double line of Palatine Guards through which he passed". Three cardinals created
Ekaterina Sedia just some of the wonders and horrors explored in this bizarre assembly of works from voices new and old. Introducing stories of circuses traditional and bizarre, futuristic and steeped in tradition, joyful and heart-breaking! And among the actors you will find old friends, be they sad clowns or free-spirited gymnasts, as well as new ones - mammoths, mechanical piano men, and things best not described at all. Ekaterina Sedia has six published novels based in a fantasy, urban fantasy, or “steampunk” aesthetic. Her best-known work is “The Alchemy of Stone”, which was on the 2008 James Tiptree, Jr. Award Honor