Beatification of Joan of Arc by Pope Pius X in Rome.
On April 18, 1909, Joan of Arc was beatified by Pope Pius X during a solemn ceremony in St. Peter's Basilica, Rome. This beatification marked the formal acknowledgment by the Catholic Church of Joan's virtuous life and martyrdom, a precursor to sainthood. This event not only restored official ecclesiastical veneration to Joan but also rekindled public interest in her life and legacy. Beatification recognized her not just as a historical figure but also as a spiritual role model and patron of France.