Evening star., 1939-03-03
Pope's Naming Hailed
By Governmental
And Church Leaders
PuceIli's Eogerness to
Learn of U. S. in 1886
Visit Is Recalled

VISIT IS keCoIle0
The election of Cardina, Pacelli
as the new Pope had brought ex-
pressions of satisfaction from gov
ernmental and religious quarters
here today, with Secretary Hull de-
claring that it was personal pleas
ure for him to learn of the choice
Recalling the Cardinals visit to
the United States in 1886. Arch
bishop Amleto Giovanni Cicognani,
apostolic delegate. said:
Plus XII was enthusiastic about
what he saw in this country and
commented frequently on the great
vitality of this Nation"
The apostolic delegate recalled
that the new Pontiff was SO eager
to learn personally as much as
possible about the American peo-
pie during the few weeks he re-
manned here that his travelings to
every section of the United States
were done for the most part oy
airplane."
Formal Notification Soon.
The State Department will re-
ceive formal notification soon of the
election of the new Pope, if custom
is followed. Usually the notification
comes either through a communica-
ton from the College of Cardinals
to the American Embassy in Rome
or through the apostolic delegate
in washington.
In a formal statement the apos-
tolic delegate, who is the Pope's
ecclesiastical emissary in the United
States, remarked about the election
of Cardinal Pacelli:
"On the election of such beloved
churchman as Cardinal Pacelli to
the throne of ST. Peter our first
word must be one of prayerful
gratitude to Divine Providence.
Association With Plus XI.
From the first moment of his
reign, Plus XII is able to envision
the special necessities of the entire
world in relation to his duties as
shepherd of the church and father
of Christendom.
CAS- secretary of state, the new
Pontif enjoyed the rare privilege
Of close association with Plus XI
of holy memory. On several occa-
sions he served the late holy father
as personal legate to many nations
Because of his expert skill in many
languages he gained an exception
ally intimate knowledge of the
qualities, the worth and the needs
of many peoples. His reputation as
a renowned scholar of theology and
canon law is we'll known. His career
in diplomacy has been brilliant. His
priestly piety and paternal kindly
manner, as we'll as the rare gifts Of
mind for which the new Pontiff is
universally known, are evidences OF
noble character fashioned by ma
ture and Divine grace These pre-
cious endowments now become the
heritage of the world.
Enthusiastic About U. S.
eve might say that Plus XI was in
some way inspired when he allowed
his beloved secretary of state to
visit this country in the fall of 1886
The new Pontiff, PiuX XII, was sc
eager to learn personally as much as
possible about the American people
during the few weeks he remained
here that his travelings to every
section of the United States were
done for the most part by airplane
Plus XII was enthusiastic about
what he saw in this country anc
commented frequently on the great
vitality of this Nation We recall
his words of farewell in which he
expressed his admiration for the
people and institutions of the United
States. He was impressed by the pro.
fusion and excellency of the parish
churches and the educational anc
charitable organization of the church
here
Because of my position in the
United States, have been in daily
contact with Plus XII in his ca.
pacity as secretary of state anc
I know from his letters how very
much he cared for and was inter.
ested in the spiritual welfare of the
citizens of this Nation.
Il know that I may express to Hi!
Holiness the joy of the people of tn.
United States in his election and tn.
deep affection in which he is hele
here. bespeak the prayers of tn,
good people of the United States fol
his peace and happiness Throughout
pontif1cate which, we trust il
Gods goodness, will enrich societ,
with the enduring blessings of jus
tice and charity"