The life and life-work of Pope Leo XIII ...
By: by James J. McGovern.
Edition: Official ed.
Publisher: [s.n.]
Published: 1903
Place of publication: [s.l.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 535
Subjects: Leo -- XIII, -- Pope, -- 1810-1903.
Other titles: Official edition of the life and life-work of Pope Leo XIII.
Table of contents: title: CONTENTS; title: CHAPTER I; title: DEATH OF POPE LEO XIII.; title: Sickness— Fortitude— Cheerfulness— Last Words — Death— Burial— Temporary Vault- Last Resting Place, Etc 19; title: CHAPTER II; title: BIRTHPLACE AND PARENTAGE; title: Location of Carpineto — Simplicity of the People — Delights of the Climate— The Pecci Palace — The Family Genealogy — Leo XIII., a Great Benefactor to His Native Town 33; title: CHAPTER III; title: EARLY LIFE AND HOME TRAINING; title: Birth and Baptism of Leo XIII. — Joachim Vincent's Boyhood — Home Education — Old Time Customs and Pleasures — Home Reminiscences — Countess Pecci's Great Dream — Outdoor Life — Training in Love and Sympathy 45; title: CHAPTER IV; title: COLLEGE LIFE AND EXPERIENCES; title: Separation of Mother and Sons— Overwork and a Short Vacation— Tonsurate and Minor Orders— Early Scholarship— The Mother's Death and Burial— The New Aim- Finishes College at Viterbo. 53; title: CHAPTER V; title: PHILOSOPHY AND THEOLOGY; title: The Serious, Thoughtful Student— First Honors in the Roman College— Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Honors in the Roman College — No Time for Society or Amusement—Vacation Sports— Pious Acts in Carpineto— The Jubilee of 1825— A Clever Anecdote  63; title: CHAPTER VI; title: PRELATE OF PAPAL HOUSEHOLD AND ORDINATION; title: Entrance to University Sapienza— Again Distinguished Himself— Death of Ferdinand- Referendary to the Court of Signatura — Heroism Displayed by Monsignore Pecci — Ordained as Priest— Celebrated First Mass. 76; title: CHAPTER VII; title: DELEGATE GOVERNOR TO BENEVENTO AND UMBRIA; title: Condition of Affairs at Benevento in 1838— -Monsignore's First Work at Benevento— Overcome by Typhoid Fever — Monsignore Pecci's Will — Death of Count Pecci — Great Courage and Determination — Amending of Taxes — Improvement of Public Roads— Appointment to Umbria— Educating the Masses 85; title: CHAPTER VIII; title: NUNCIO TO THE COURT OF BRUSSELS; title: The Appointment Brings Joy — Consecrated Archbishop of Damietta — Mastering French — Arrival at Brussels 100; title: CHAPTER IX; title: DIPLOMAT AND CHURCHMAN; title: Warm Reception by King and Queen—Quick at Repartee— The Defense of the Church- Raising the Educational Standard— Great Tact and Diplomacy— Appointed Bishop to Perugia— Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold. 109; title: CHAPTER X; title: VISIT TO ENGLAND AND FRANCE; title: Greeting in London — Daniel O'Connell and Cardinal Wiseman — Faithful to the Old Church — The Tractarian Movement — Visit to Paris 120; title: CHAPTER XI; title: BISHOP OF PERUGIA; title: Modern Perugia — The People of Perugia — Archbishop Pecci's Reception — Work in the Parishes — Work in Behalf of Education — Higher Education for Women — Seizure of Church and School Property — Founding of the Magdalen Asylum — Tutelary Congregation of Holy Places 125; title: CHAPTER XII; title: LABORS IN BEHALF OF THE CLERGY; title: Preparing to Meet Opposition — Archbishop Pecci's Method of Correction — The Burden of Military Service — Appeal for Funds — The Conscription Laws — Relief Funds for Aged and Infirm— Suppressing the Monasteries of Umbria 143; title: CHAPTER XIII; title: THE PAPACY— ITS TRIALS , 1848-1850; title: Removal to Avignon, France— Early Life of Pope Pius IX.— Ferretti as Cardinal and Pope — The Decree of Amnesty — Lurking Enemies — Great Discontent in Rome- Rossi — Minister of State — Arrival in Rome 163; title: CHAPTER XIV; title: ARCHBISHOP PECCl'S LABORS AMID POLITICAL TURMOIL; title: Work of Restoration— Restoring Harmony— Ferretti Pastoral Letter— Free from Prejudices 185; title: CHAPTER XV; title: ELEVATION TO CAR DIN ALATE; title: Postponement Result of Circumstances — Complimentary Words — Reception at Perugia — Dogma of Immaculate Conception— Work in Behalf of Charity 196; title: CHAPTER XVI; title: INVASION OF THE ROMAN PROVINCES; title: Overthrow of the Papal Power — Cardinal Pecci's Work — Marriage Ceremony Made a Civil Act 207; title: CHAPTER XVII; title: CARDINAL PECCI ON TEMPORAL POWER; title: The Church the Kingdom of Christ— The Holy Father— The Subject of a Government- Temporal Power versus Spiritual Power — Cardinal Pecci's Second Letter 215; title: CHAPTER XVIII; title: THE VATICAN COUNCIL; title: Food for Thought— To Regulate Abuses— The Work of the Council— Description of the Council Hall in St Peter's — Number Present at Vatican Council — Archbishop Purcell on Infallibility— Text of the Dogma of Infallibility 227; title: CHAPTER XIX; title: SEIZURE OF THE PATRIMONY OF ST. PETER; title: A Golden Opportunity Lost— Terms Which the Pope Refused to Accept 244; title: CHAPTER XX; title: POLITICAL AND RELIGIOUS COMPLICATIONS; title: Vigilant Watch Kept— The Act of Guarantee— Cardinal Antonelli's Communication 252; title: CHAPTER XXI; title: CARDINAL PECCI — CHAMBERLAIN OF THE HOLY ROMAN CHURCH; title: Address of Cardinal Pecci — New Duties for Cardinal Pecci — The Duties as Chamberlain.. 264; title: CHAPTER XXII; title: VACANCY OF THE PAPAL CHAIR; title: First Steps after Death of Pius IX.— Lying in State— Calling the Conclave— Cardinals Present at Conclave  274; title: CHAPTER XXIH i; title: ELECTION OP CARDINAL PECCI; title: Reading of Pontifical Laws — Casting of Ballots — Choice of the Cardinals — Vested in Papal Robes — First Appearance as Supreme Pontiff — An Extraordinary Phenomenon . . f , 281; title: CHAPTER XXIV A; title: CORONATION OF POPE LEO XIII; title: How the First Pope was Crowned— How Pope Leo XIII. was Crowned— Triple Benediction 292; title: CHAPTER XXV; title: THE VATICAN — THE HOME OF THE POPES; title: How Rome is Divided — The Vatican Palace — The Wonderful Sistine Chapel — Impressive Service at Sistine Chapel — Greatest Pictures of All Times— The Great Library — Musical Manuscripts 29Q; title: CHAPTER XXVI; title: ALLOCUTION TO THE WORLD; title: A Grand Appeal 311; title: CHAPTER XXVII; title: FIRST INTERESTS OF POPE LEO; title: Letter in Brief— Interest in Behalf of Labor— Consistory in Ducal Hall 322; title: CHAPTER XXVIII; title: POPE LEO XIII. AND EDUCATION; title: Work in the Schools of Rome— Work Done by the Enemies of the Church — Expressions of the Faithful— Establishment of Special Classes for the Priests— Academy of St. Thomas— Pope Leo's Fiftieth Anniversary 341; title: CHAPTER XXIX; title: ACTIVITIES IN BEHALF OF LABOR; title: Leo XIII., the Friend of Labor— Pope Leo's Encyclical on Labor— The Practical Side of the Question 350; title: MAP OF ROME AND THE CAMPAGNA; title: From the Leonine Tower Pope Leo XIII. delighted to view his beloved Rome and vicinity.; title: VIA SAN NICCOLA-CARPINETO; title: The above picture is from a recent photograph of a scene in the main street of Carpineto— the birthplace of Pope Leo XIII. As will be seen, the streets are narrow, gloomy and unpicturesque. The town has about 5,000 inhabitants.; title: Pope Leo, then known as Vincent Joachim Pecci, lived here until eight years of age> at which time he was sent to school at Viterbo, never returning, except on brief visits, to his old home.; title: CHAPTER XXX; title: THE POPE AND THE SLAVE TRAFFIC; title: The Slave Trade at Beginning of Pope Leo's Reign— Publishing Crimes of Slave; title: Trade— Pope Leo's Gift to the Slave Cause 364; title: CHAPTER XXXI; title: LEO XIII. AND THE KULTURKAMPF; title: Political events— Effect of Bismarck's Speech— Leo. XIII. 's Letter to German Emperor-Visit of Prince Imperial to Rome— Termination of Conflict 268; title: CHAPTER XXXII; title: THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA; title: Leo XIII. 's Appreciation of America— Letter to Cardinal Gibbons— Progress of the Church in the United States — Leo XIII. 's Tribute to Worldngmen — Temperance — Education—Apostolic Work in Canada 384; title: CHAPTER XXXIII; title: RECENT EVENTS; title: CHAPTER XXXIV; title: POEMS, ANECDOTES, ETC.; title: CHAPTER XXXV; title: TRIBUTES AND TESTIMONIALS; title: Ruler of Nations — Cardinals— Archbishops— Bishops— Protestants— Laymen, Etc., Etc..; title: CHAPTER XXXVI; title: ELECTION OF SUCCESSOR; title: The Conclave—Cardinals Present— Manner of Election— Sketch of Life of Successor.