Evening star., 1922-01-23

the week will mourn the passing of
His Holiness Pope Benedict XIV, with
prayers. masses and special services.
Next Sunday, 1t Is expected, will see
the climax of the services and vir-
tually every Catholic pulpit of the
city will contain a preacher whose
topic will be the life and works of
Pope Benedict.
Catholic schools and colleges Of the
city will commemorate the late Pope
with assemblies at which prayers Tor
the repose Of his soul will be offered.
and in the monasteries and converts
of the city the specified period OF
mourning will be featured by special
prayers and services. held only on
the death of the visible head OF the
church.
Yesterday, In q number of churches.
sermons which included eulog1es on
Benedict XIV were preached, but the
lack of time for preparation proved
handicap and it IS expected tnat
more detailed presentations on this line
will form Catholic pulpit topics OF
next Sunday.
Churches, rectories, schools and col.
legeS under Catholic supervision, VIII
period that the body Of the Pope IS
lying in state in Rome.
FranciScan Monastery.
The Franciscan monastery, especially,
is making preparations for extensive
ceremonies in commemoration OF rope
Benedict. The late Pope was mem.
Der Of the Third Order of St FRANCIS, ano
the news of his death probably was feit
more keenly there for that reason; "A
solemn high mass Of requiem will be
celebrated during the week under the
special rules Of the order for the oc-
casion of a papal death.
At st. Patrick's, however, will be wnat
is considered the center OF ceremonies
next Saturday, when the papal delegate
to the United States, Archbishop Bon
zano, will be the celebrant Of ponti-
fical high mass OF requiem. Invitations
are already being prepared for nign
officials of the government, members 1sH,,; OF
the diplomatic corps and other promi-
nent personages Of the city.
At both Catholic University and at
Georgetown University solemn nign
masses of requiem are being planned for
the latter part Of the week.
solemn high mass of requiem at the
Church of the Sacred Heart on Friday
morning at o'clock, and Mgr. Cassio,
member of the staff OF the apostohc
delegation. will be the celebran; at
morning at 10 at st. Matthews Church.
Other local Catholic churches. includ-
ing St. Aloysius, st. Dominic's, st.
Paurs, St. Peters, the Immaculate Con-
ception and Holy Name. will have spe-
cial services Of requiem during the week.
Catholic organizations. such as. the
knights Of Columbus, the Holy Name
Society and the National Council OF
Catholic Men, are planning special
memorial exercises to be held In many
cases in conjunction with the parish
churches.
Presidents Coincidence.
President Harding's message OF
Benedict was transmitted to Cardinal
Gasparri yesterday by Secretary
Hughes. 1t follows:
deeply regretting to learn OF the
demise of His Holiness Benedict Nv.
the President desires me to express to
His love Of humanity. his promotion
of peace, as well as his kindly spirit
and great learning, won for him
place in the hearts Of men every
where. His death will be deeply
mourned throughout the United
States"
Delegates Letter.
Omcial notification of the death of
the Pope was sent to all the bishops
Archbishop Bonzano. the apostolic
delegate to Washington. Following
is the text OF the letter:
"Rt. Reverend and Dear Bishop:
I'm profound sorrow I write to In
form you that our holy father, Pope
Benedict XIV, died this morning at 6
while we bow in submission to the
will of God in calling to Himself the
visible head of His church, we cannot
but mourn the loss Of this great
pontiff, who amid the worlds calam-
ligion. humanity and peace.
brief as his pontihcation was. ne
lived to see q better appreciation Of his
attitude toward the warning nations.
and Of his impartiality. his anxiety to
end the struggle and his ceaseless enores
to bring relief wherever it was needed.
Now that the heart which went out to
all the peoples Is stilled in death, now
that the arms which would have closed
mankind in their embrace are folded
forever, the world must pay tribute to
his wisdom and to his spirit Of justice
and charity.
"The church in America will realize
that it has lost father who was ever
concerned for its welfare To the bis
hops especially of the United States the
death Of Pope Benedict will be the
cause Of deepest grief. His interests
in their labors was q source OF con-
slant encouragement. while his unfaii-
bonds of love and devotion.
with their bishops, the clergy and
faithful will Join in prayer that goes
up from the heart OF the Catholic
Church to implore for Pope Benedict a
place Of refreshment. light and peace,
in the name Of our Lord Jesus Christ,
whom he so loyalty served.
United with you in the sense OF our
common bereavement, am. with sentt-
ments Of esteem,
Sincerely yours in xt
y GIOVANNI BONxANO,
Apostolic Delegate"
Diplomats Call
Many members of the diplomatic
corps called personally at the papal
legation yesterday to express their
condolences and those OF their gov
ernments. Archbishop Bonzano spent
the greater part Of the day answering
hundreds of messages OF sympathy
from all parts of the United States.
ut has been a great loss" he said.
"a loss not only for the church but
for the whole world. All must feel
they are ,nos,.o%arm now without eu'oe'
The conclave for the election Of
successor to the late Pope Benedict
will in all probability be held Feb
ruary /. Immediate steps have been
taken by the two American delegates
Boston and Cardinal Dougherty Of
Philadelphia, to be present at the
opening Of the election. but the fear
was expressed that II the conclave is
as short as the one held for a sue
cessor to Pope Plus the American
representatives. may arrive too late.
Cardinal O'connell. falling to secure
bassaee Saturday as he had planned,
will sail tomorrow on the Italian liner
Presidente Wilson, while Cardinal
Dougherty Is expected to return from
vacation trip Friday and probably