Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-22
LEO XIII AT CONSISTORY
NEW CARDINALS AT
STATE FUNCTION IN VATICAN.
Aged Head of Catholic Church Appar-
emily Well, but Growing Con-
stantly Weaker.

ROME. June 22.-The consistory today
was specially important, owing to the per-
sistent rumors regarding the pope's ILL
health and the previous postponements.
Naturally, a ceremony in which the pope,
half hidden in vestments, is borne on a
chair and Is continually assisted is not the
best opportunity to judge of his appear
ance or the state Of his health, but a man
capable of undergoing the strain of such
a function has plenty Of vitality.
The pontiff's features seemed slightly
more clear-cut and his hands trembled per-
ceptibly but his voice was plainly heard,
though it had lost something of its power.
The ceremony was shortened as much as
possible and lasted only about thirty-five
minutes.
All the cardinals Of the Curia were invit-
ed to the Vatican half an hour before the
Pope's appearance and they, assembled in
the consistory hall in order of precedence,
formed a striking picture.
The entrance Of the pope, clad In white
vestments and surrounded by his trusted
companions in their red robes, gave a fin
ishing touch to the scene. After receiving
the homage Of those present the pontir re-
cited a prayer and then proceeded to the
nomination of the new cardinals.
The traditional secrecy was maintained,
though now it is largely matter of form
The pope proposed each new cardinal, the
members of the sacred college signifying
their assent by raising their caps.
The following were created cardinals:
Monsignor Fischer. archbishop of Cologne;
Monsignor Taliani papal nuncio at Vienna;
Monsignor Cavicchioni. secretary of the
congregation of the councils; Monsignor
Ajuti, papal nuncio at Lisbon; Monsignor
Nocella. secretary Of the consistorial con-
gregation.
MonsignOr Katschthaler. archbishop of
Salzburg. Austria: Most Rev. Herrero y
Espinosa. archbishop of Valencia.
The pope transferred Cardinal Seratino
Vannutelli from the bishopric Of Frascau to
that of Port Santa Rufina. which Is of
higher rank.
Cardinal Satolli was transferred from the
titular bishopric of Santa Maria IN Ara
coeli to the diocese of Frascau. near Rome,
the summer residence of the Roman aris-
tocracy.
Afterward the pope announced the nomi-
nation of several archbishops who had
been appointed by brief.
The pontiff appointed Cardinal Agliardi.
who has been replaced as prefect Of ccono-
my Of the opaganda. to be vice chancellor
OF the Chiesa Della Volpe.
At the conclusion of the consistory the
pope went to the throne room. where, sur
rounded by the cardinals and the pipal
court, he received the homage of the new
archbishops and bishops The ancient GER
emonies were observed by each of the prel-
ates kissing the pontiff's foot and receiving
the apostolic benediction. -
In the meanwhile the masters of cere-
monies, accompanied by church dignitaries,
proceeded to the residence Of Monsignors
Fischer, Cavicchioni and Nocelia, announc-
ed their appointments and informed them
that the pope would bestow the red hats on
them at public consistory to be held
Thursday Specially selected members of
the noble guard will be sent to officially
convey the news to appointees who are
abroad. s...