Evening star., 1938-11-26
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
VATICAN CITY, Nov. 26.-An Of
ficial communique said today that
Pope Plus XII had returned to a
more or less normal condition" after
a heart attack which had caused
grave concern.
The communique said:
THE holy father passed a calm
night, resting without any disturb
ance. The improvement which was
noted yesterday evening continued,
happily, SO that this morning his
holiness has returned to- more or
less normal condition.
Vatican sources said the 81-year-
old Pontiff, although still weak, was
able to get up from his bed and re-
ceive Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli, papal
secretary of state.
He first received Cardinal Pacelli
In his bedroom, sitting in an arm
chair which made breathing easier.
He then had himself carried in the
chair from his bedroom to the libra
ry on a lower floor of the palace
where he continued his conversation
with the secretary of state.
Doctor Advises Rest.
The communique said the Pope's
chief physician, DR.. Aminta Milanl,
taking into consideration the state
of weakness resulting from yester-
days attack, advised several days
of rest before the august Pontiff
should resume his customary
rhythm of life"
Therefore" it added, "his holi-
ness limited himself this morning
to receiving only the cardinal Sec
retary of state"
Cardinal Pacelli's visit was for the
purpose of getting authorization to
receive a group of newlyWeds and
Hungarian pilgrimage to which the
Pope was to have granted an audi
ence.
Msgr. Carlo Confalonieri cele-
brated mass this morning in room
near the bedroom of the Pontiff,
who listened to the mass and took
communion.
Later Father Gemeli, friend of
the Pope, and Count Franco Ratti,
the Holy Fathers nephew, arrived
at the Vatican and said they had
reason for hope he might continue
to improve.
The communique brought reassur-
ence to the thousands who had been
concerned over the Pope's condition
yesterday and last night. Many had
feared that his advanced age and
weakened condition might make it
difficult for him to recover.
Cardinal at Macaulay Rites.
Cardinal Pacelli returned to his
Office after his audience and in
formed his assistants of the Pope's
condition. At II am. Is am, E. S.
TD he went to the Church of Jesus
where the funeral of Mrs. William j.
3. Macaulay, American wife of the
Irish Minister to the Holy See, was
taking place.
After remaining to see mass cele-
brated, he himself impaired absolu-
ton.
After conferring with Cardinal
Pacelli, the Pope was carried back
to his bedroom, where he sat in an
armchair.
The papa1 secretary of state told
the Hungarian pilgrims the Pope
Is feeling we'll"
Persons in touch with the Vatican
said the only sign of the Pope's
illness during the night was pro-
nounced difficulty in breathing about
midnight. The asthmatic affliction
soon passed, however.
Only DR.. Milanis firm objection
Induced the Pope to suspend inter-
views he had hoped to grant besides
that with Cardinal Pacelli, it was
said. He expressed wish to con-
fer with prelates to whom he in
trusted duties several days ago.
Professor, help me get up," the
Pope was quoted as saying half
jokingly to his personal physician.
THE Pope must not stay in bed"
In addition to sips of broth he
swallowed little champagne, men,
bers of his household said.
He also received medical injec-
tions this morning, one of acetoco-
line and another of camphorated oil,
but they were weaker than those
administered yesterday.
Throughout the day many devout
persons made their way to the vast
auditorium of st. Peters Cathedral
to pray for the quick recovery of his
holiness.
Those going to the Vatican CITY
represented all classes and condi-
tions-young and old, in rags and in
silks. Working people took advan-
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