The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-04-12
OLD WORLD NEWS

OLD WORLD NEWS
Italian catholics.-The Papal Sec
rotary of State, writes: "The vener-
able Pontiff sees with paternal salts
! faction a faithful band of devoted CO.
laborators in the Popular Union of
| the Catholics of Italy"
| Catholic Movement.-Cardinal Am
cite is in Rome, representing France,
where movement, similar to the one
in Italy, is on foot for Catholics to
make their influence felt in the public
life of the nation.
Relic of the Cross.-Tn the apex Of
the great ancient obelisk that stands
as a guard and sign before st. Peters,
in Rome, there is piece of the Cross
of Christ, over which is written, and
pointing to the world, Jesus Christ
today, tomorrow, and forevermore."
Cardinal Bourne.-Cardinal Bourne
of London has been for weeks in the
East, in the Holy Land and Constan-
tinople, doing immense good to relig-
ion Everywhere he was received and
shown the respect due his high sta
ton, especially by the authorities, civil
and military.
Old and New Rome.-The popula-
ton of Rome in 1870 was 100000; in
1914 it was 650,000 The immediate
suburbs of the Eternal City have
grown vastly; outside of the old Ro-
man walls new streets, squares, vii
las and the like have arisen. Out
side of the old Rome there are now
new and handsome churches.
Noted Writer'S WeaIth.-Private
Cecil Chesterton H. l.. L., of War
wick Gardens, Kensington, London,
the well-known author and founder of
the New Witness" who died in hos
pital at Boulogne on December last
left eighty pounds (about $4,000.
Vatican CounciI.-It is reported
from Rome that Pope Benedict may
reconvene the Vatican Council as soon
as conditions in Europe render it pos.
sible. The Vatican Council was pro
rogued in 1870 at the outbreak of the
Franco-Prussian war and it's work was
left incomplete. Several times there
has been talk of re-opening it.
Archbishop Cerretti Home.-Arch
bishop Cerretti is back in Rome from
America with welcome report to the
Pope of encouragement from across
the Atlantic, and an account of the
historic celebration of the golden epis
copal jubilee of Cardinal Gibbons
which has also been fully reported in
the Catholic press of Rome.
Patriarch Returns.-The Armenian
Patriarch, exiled by Said Hahn Pasha
has just returned to Constantinople
; He was conveyed thither in British
warship, and Allied forces and the
Greek community assisted in his wei
come. Allied bluejackets formed a
: guard of honor as he left the ship
and Armenian boy scouts escorted him
on shore. His first action was to visit
the Cathedral of the Virgin, where he
, presided at solemn service Of
thanksgiving and gave his blessing to
all present at the close.
Bishop casarteIli.-The Bishop OF
Stafford, England, Right Rev. Dr. Cas-
artelli, has been admitted an honorary
member of the Royal Asiatic Society
The honor is an uncommon one, and
in granting it the Society specified 9
desire of expressing sympathy with
the University of Louvain. Dr. Casar
tell is a former Professor of Zend and
Pehlevi at Louvain. He is now lee
turer on Iranian languages in the Uni
versity of Manchester.
Cited by King of ItaIy.-The Rev
Alphonse Cianci, for ten years assist
ant at St Michaers Church, Paterson
N. j., died in Italy, according to ad
vices received at Paterson During his
studies in Italy he served four years
in the army, but was ordained to the
: priesthood in 1900. After four year.
in Italy he came to America, and wa:
stationed at Orange and Paterson, N
: J. Following severe attack of ill
ness, he returned to his native land il
2 1914 to recuperate. When he hat
t fully recovered the war prevented his
| return. A recent severe illness caus
2 ed his death. During his service ii
: the Italian army he was presented
: with medal by the King of Italy fol
an act of unusual valor.
J "Home of the ApostIes."-The RIO
I man catacombs have been reopeneG