id author title date pages extension mime words sentence flesch summary cache txt _005195486 Catholic Church. Pope (1939-1958 : Pius XII) The function of art : address of Pope Pius XII. 1952 .txt text/plain 2836 109 60 It is the function and duty of sacred art, by reason of its very definition, to enhance the beauty of the house of God and to foster the faith and piety of those who gather in the church to assist at the divine service arid to implore heavenly favors. Finally the Code of Canon Law gathers all the legisla- tion of the Church on sacred art under summary headings (can. cache/_005195486.txt txt/_005195486.txt