The New York herald., 1922-02-07
CATHEDRAL BELLS
ACCLAIM new POPE
Te Deum Sung in Honor of
Election of Benedict's
Successor.
CATHOLICS PRAISE HIM
Choice Generally Regarded
as Very Pleasing, Fair
and Progressive.
FEW HERE HAVE MET HIM
Judge Talley Calls Selection
Result of COnclave's Best
Judgment.

Catholic clergy and laity OF the met
praising the College OF Cardinals for
its election of Cardinal Ratti, Arch
bishop of Milan. as the successor of
The late Pope Benedict XIV. The cleo
tion was heralded in this city by the
ringing OF the bells of ST. Patrick's
Cathedral throughout the afternoon
and by the singing in that edifice last
night of the Te Deum. Archbishop
Patrick J. Hayes probably will send a
communication to the 1aity OF the
archdiocese to-day asking Catholics to
pray for the success of the admins
tration of Pope Plus XI.
The delicacy with which the new
Pope handled his important diplomatic
mission to Poland was cited by Mgr.
Michael j. Lavelle, rector of the
Cathedral. in expressing his admira-
ton for the selection of Cardinal Ratti
81 rejoice together with the rest of
the Catholic world in the selection of
arother successor to the chair of ST.
Teter,'' Bishop John J. O'Connor Of
Newark said. IT feel confident that the
great work for human betterment be-
gun by Plus Y. and Benedict XIV. will
be carried to a successful conclusion
through the labors of the new Pontiff.
Plus XII"
Bishop Malloy of Brooklyn was out of
town yesterday and will be until to-
morrow. While no official word could
b, obtained from his residence, the
clergy of the borough were unanimous
In their praise.
The Rev. William B. Farrell of the
Cnurch of the Assumption. Brooklyn.
said: THE selection of Cardinal Ratti
is wise one. He has long been recog-
nized as an outstanding figure in church
affairs. He has been intrusted from
lime to time with important matters
end has made a name for himself as
Il diplomat He is a wise, Jealous and
truly good man. and will live up to the
traditions of the great church of which
he is the head"
Mgr Joseph McNamee, Church of st.
Theresa. said: II am delighted with
the selection of Archbishop Ratti l had
the pleasure of meeting him in the
cathedral at Milan over which he pre-
sided. His selection will meet with the
entire approval of the hierarchy and the
public generally. and under him the
church will continue to progress"
The clergy and the people of the
world" said Mgr. David j. Hickey of
the Church of st. Francis Xavier.
Brooklyn. extend their congratulations
to the new Pontiff. who will. l am sure.
measure up to the exalted office to
which he has been named He is a man
OF learning, a man of piety, and he will.
there is no doubt. take rank with The
great Pontiffs OF the Catholic Church"
Mgr. Charles A. Cassidy of ST Peters
Church, New Brighton. Staten Island.
said: THE selection Is most pleasing to
the Catholic world. The Pope is a very
sympathetic and pious man, and Is loved
by all the Milanese. He Is very fair and
progressive, and especially good TO the
POOR
Judge Alfred J. Talley of the Court
or General Sessions, said There is
only one thing that can be said at this
time and that is IL is certain the se.ec-
tion represents the best judgment Of
the conclave on the selection of the one
believed to be best qualified for ruler
OF the greatest spiritual empire on earth
| feel sure choice made as this one
was will prove the worthy successor of
Ait men VINO nave proceeded
him in the memories Of living men,
From all accounts no mistake has
been made in the election of Cardinal
Ratti." John II. McCooey. Democratic
leader OF Brooklyn. said "I know many
who have met him and are aware of
his abilities. He is a man of great learn
ing and piety and is very discreet. He
has reputation as n diplomat. / pre-
dict he will live up to the ideals Of his
predecessors"
James A. Flaherty supreme knight
of the Knights OF Columbus, sent the
following telegram to Cardinal Gas.
parri: "In the name of the largest or
Eanization of Catholics in the world
dutifully request that you lay before His
Holiness Pope Plus xI. pledge of con-
stant filial devotion from the Knights
of Columbus of the United States and
its possessions. of Canada. Newfoundland
Mexico and Cuba"