Evening star., 1939-11-13
Pope. Praises
Catholic j: Aims
In Radio Talk
Education of Youth
VitoIIy Important Now,
Pontiff Declares

Pontiff Declares
In a short-wave radio address
from the Vatican, Pope Plus XII
today paid high praise to Catholic
University on the occasion of its
golden jubilee, declaring "the Chris
tian education of youth was never
of more decisive or vital importance
than it is today"
Such education now was needed,
the Pontiff said, at a time when
I'VE are faced with the bewildering
errors of nationalism and ma
terialism which are plunging the
world into war, evidencing them
selves in the horribleness of
philosophy builded on pur Fly human
standards"
The pontiffs brief message was
broadcast from his private study by
the Vatican Radio Station to "the
people of the United States" and
was heard by distinguished audi
ence of thousands assembled in
convocation at the university gym.
nasium.
In response, Archbishop Michael
J. Curley of Baltimore, chancellor
Of the university, Immediately ex-
tended brief greetings to the Holy
Father" in appreciation, which were
rebroadcast by short wave.
Message From Roosevelt.
A message from President Roose.
welt, in which he wished the insti-
tuition "Godspeed" and paid tribute
to higher learning, was read to the
assembly, following the radio part
of the program, by the Right Rev.
Patrick j. Mccormick, vice rector
of the university.
Plans were made at the university
to present again to the golden ju-
bllee ceremonies later today the
pontiff's voice by means of tram
scription taken at the time he spoke.
Pope Plus referred with feeling
to his visit to Catholic University
three years ago, at the time he
made trip to the United States as
Cardinal Pacelli and Secretary of
State at the Vatican. He said he
had the good fortune" at that time
Ito see with our own eyes the great
work you have accomplished to the
glory OF God and the welfare of
your own country"
Traces History.
The pontiff traced briefly the his
tory of Catholic University from its
founding, and declared it was full
OF vigor and promise" He said it
had taken its place in a long line
Of distinguished universities.
Referring to the interest displayed
! by his immediate predecessor" in
the university, the Holy Father de-
clared he himself was trusting that
in these turbulent days" the serv-
ices rendered by Catholic University
would be an encouragement to
youth"
He expressed the hope that the
institution would continue to train
young men Of tomorrow" in the
interests Of civilization, which he
said was in need of the gospel Of
Christ"
In conclusion His Holiness blessed
the university, its personnel, and
students 'in all the different
schools"
Colony's Greetings Extended.
1--WE for our part" he said, call
down on each the abundance Of
Gods blessing"
The announcer for the Vatican
radio station added the greetings of
the American colony there, and said:
May we likewise join you all in the
spirit of this happy occasion"
In response, Archbishop Curley
broadcast ito your holiness our pro.
found thanks" and pledged our un-
dying loyalty to him who sits on St.
Peters chair today" He referred to
the fact he was speaking in the pres.
! ence of the Most Rev. Amleto G..
Cicognani, characterized as Our be-
loved apostolic delegate"
President Roosevelt described the
aims of higher learning as bound
less as the mind of man can con-
ceive."
Declaring that institute and
academies of learning are timeless
and for all time" the President
quoted Cardinal Newman's definition
of university, "A place where in.
quiry is pushed forward and dis.
coveries perfected and verified, and
rashnesses rendered innocuous and
error exposed" President Roosevelt
was awarded the degree of doctor
of laws by the university in June.
1888.
Expresses Regret.
After expressing regret that cir
cumstances beyond his control pre-
, vented him from participating in
the radio broadcast planned for the
celebration, the President said:
Il had hoped that I might, in
connection with the jubilee, again
visit the institution which honored
me with its degree and in whose
progress I have, therefore, the
: enthusiastic interest of an alumnus
Godspeed G. U. in the attainment of
its noblest aims.
Perhaps I may be pardoned for
mentioning a personal and family
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