The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-12
POPE'SPRAYER
APPEALS FOR
WORLD PEACE
Pontiff'S Broadcast Viewed
Inspiration to Geneva
Arms Farley.
CORONATION OBSERVED
Pageantry Marks Scene at
st. Peters Tomb Before
Huge Audience.
BY THOMAS B. MORGAN
United Press staff Correspondent

United Press STAFF Correspondent
VATICAN CITY, Feb. 12.-Pope
Plus Xxi appealed today for peace
which now seems to escape the
searches of men," His message was
broadcast through the Vatican CITY
radio station on the tenth anniver-
Sary of the Pope's coronation. I'm
favorable conditions prevented the
speech from being picked up across
the Atlantic.
The pontiff'S remarks were con-
sidered an inspiration to world dis
armament delegates now meeting at
Geneva.
The plea for peace was made in
circumstances reminiscent of the
actual coronation of Plus XXI. The
Pope sat on a throne high above
the multitude before the tomb OF
st. Peter. His tiara was removed
during his speech, then replaced by
Cardinal laurent.
The pontiff, wearing his pontifi-
cal robes and his triple crown, was
carried to st. Peters on a throne
chair in a colorful scene suggest
ing the court of a potentate of an
Gent times. He was preceded by
the Swiss guards in brilliant uni
forms, and bearers Of the "fabellae"
waved their large ostrich feather
fans on each side of the chair.
Thinks Providence
The pope addressed his remarks
to many Of our dear sons who de-
sire to hear from afar-as you, my
dear sons, who are near me-the
voice Of the father and have from
the vigor of Christ the word Of faith
and comfort"
I'VE thank providence for giving
us the joy Of this celebration in a
moment of such trial and great suf-
fering for the mass of the people
and such anxiety for their COVER
nors in moment of such painful
search for peace and means to as
sure it.
"The Holy Virgin, whose miracu-
lous apparition we celebrated
Thursday, inspires us to satisfy our
piouS desires and invite the far-off
sons to offer prayer to God" the
pope said.
I'VE ask pardon in the spirit of
penitence for our sins. We pre-
sent our tribulations to Gods in
finite mercy asking him for peace
which now seems to escape the
searches of men,"
The pontiff descended from his
private apartments into the vest
ment hall, and after receiving the
homage of the cardinals assembled
there, donned his pontifical robes.
over which he wore the rich and
Moving "faldiStoria." mantle
woven in red and gold.
Pope BIesses Crowd
While the pope was being robed.
colorful procession formed out
side the vestment hall to escort
him to st. Peters.
Secret chamberlains, consistorial
attorneys, notaries and prelates
formed the first section of the
cortege and they were followed by
bishops, archbishops and cardinals.
The pope blessed the crowd
assembled at ST. Peters as he
passed along in his throne chair.
Behind him came the noble guard,
members Of the Rome aristocracy
and the Palatine guard.
The procession reformed after
mass and the papal allocution. The
holy father received the homage
and congratulations of the cardi-
nails and high Vatican authorities
at the vestment hall.
we invite the dearest sons to
pray with the words of the sacred
liturgy itself, which the church. as
the Incompatible mistress of prayer.
puts in our mouths and hearts, and
recommends for our meditation.
Let us pray in perfect union of mind
and heart for this most necessary
peace" the pontif said.
Gives Apostolic Blessing
The pope then prayed in Latin
and gave the apostolic benediction.
"Urbis ct orbis," or to "the city and
the world" Crowds in Rome and
near the Vatican heard the speech
through loudspeakers. Many knelt
in the streets.
Mrs. Rachele Mussolini. wife Of
the premier, attended the services
incognito.
Cardinal laurent stood at the
pope'S right, Cardinal Bisleti at his
left, and Monsignor Carlo Respighi.
master Of ceremonies, behind the
throne.
The pope spoke in a low voice. but
showed evidence of his excellent
health for his IA years.
The microphone was not visible
to the crowd.