Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-27
RECEIVED BY POPE.
Honor Is Extended TO
Archbishop 0'COnne|I.
Scene al Vatican Is a Most
Impressive One
Members Of Pilgrimage from Bos.
ton Presented to the poHiifi.

Rome, My. 26.--The Most Rev Viii
liam II. O'Connell archbishop Of Bos-
ton and Gardinal-designate was re-
ceived by Pope Plus, today. The
weather was glorious and Archbishop
O'Connells reception at the Vatican
Was most cordial About 40 persons,
half of the number being eeclesidstics.
accompanied him, forming a little pill
grimage, which included representa-
lives of the Boston newspapers. They
drove from the Quirigal hotel to the
Vatican, The archbishop was receiv-
ed with military honors by the Swiss
Guards and gendarInes and finally by
the Noble Guard i'll the Papal ante
chamber Mai. Bisleti the master Of
ceremonies. ana the private chamber
lain greeted him ia thc name Of tie
Pope and escorted him To the door OF
the private library where Pope Plus
met him with open arms.
His Holiness prevented tine arch
bishop from kneeing and addressed
him IS NJ dear brother" They then
retired to the library where they en-
gagged in conversation nearly an hour.
The Pontin. was extremely warm ia
his gree tings and would hardly allow
Archbishop O'C0nneIl 10 thank him as
he wished. saving that Americas en
thusiastic response to the recognition
which he had been pleased to bestpw,
and the fcr.cr OF Catholicism in that
country were the manifest signs that
gave tic greatest satisfaction. He add
cd that the loyalty of the people Of
Boston would never be forgotten.
On the inclusion of the private au-
dience. tHe Pope appeared at the door
of Che Hbrary with tae archbishop at
his left. holding the Pope's arm. The
proceeded to the small throne room.
which WAS the chamber in which Pop
Leo died. There the members of the
nilgrimage from Boston were gather
cd. all knceling. The archbishop said
that mere was some of his clergy and
peonlc who asked the honor OF being
admitted to the Pope's presence.
The Puntin passed around the room.
and the archbishop introduced each OF
tie visitors. The Pope gave his Land
ia each to Kiss, saying a kind word.
Then. speaking TO all he said that the
devotion of the people OF Boston t.
tbe.r archbishop was well known TO
H1Hl anu 1t was Il SfGdl JOY W illu ~
know. through the archbishop they
were equally devoted to the Holy See
lie impaired the apostolic benedietion
extending it to their families and to
the devotional organization carried.
Archbishop Farley gave a luncheon.
today, in honor of the ecclesiastics
from New York. Cardinal Logue call
ed upon Cardinal-desiguate O'Connell,
but he was not at home
Preparations are complete for the
secret consistory in the Hall of Com
sistories. tomorrow. The ceremony at
tending this consistory, when the crea-
ton of the new cardinals is ratified
is q simple one. The Pope interrogated
each member of the Sacred College
present, as to his wishes regarding
the bestowai Of the red hat on the
prelate named for that honor, and then
the announcement is made that the
majority have affirmed the Pope S
choice.
The public consistory. to be held,
Thursday, in the Sala Regia, will be
characterized by much pomp and cere-
mony. At this consistory. the red hat
is bestowed ON the new cardinals.