Death of Cardinal Gibbons Casts Nation in Mourning
Universal grief and tributes flood Baltimore and beyond as Cardinal Gibbons dies. Archbishops and priests lead masses from children to laity, with a solemn requiem high mass planned. A procession of bishops, monsignori, abbots, and many orders will accompany the cardinal to the cathedral amid across the nation and world.
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Great Prelate's Life Cardinal Gibbons Remembered as Leader
Biography honors James Cardinal Gibbons as a diplomat scholar and pastor. It details his rise from Baltimore to archbishop and cardinal, his wartime and labor relations stance, support for education and peace, and his enduring influence on American Catholic life and national affairs.
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Cardinal Gibbons Receives Blessing From Pope
Pope Benedict sent a blessing to Cardinal Gibbons in Rome amid his illness as reported from Baltimore. The cablegram reached the archiepiscopal residence today confirming the pontiff’s sympathy and ongoing concern for the cardinal’s health.
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Cardinal Gibbons Obituary Recalls His Catholic American Legacy
The papal benediction from Pope Pius X is conveyed to Cardinal Gibbons by Cardinal Gasparri as Rev. Louis R. Stickney and nuns attend. Worcester honors the unconscious cardinal who shaped Baltimore councils and Catholic University. He championed harmonious faith and patriotism, earning a place among the era’s great men.
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Cardinal OConnell eulogy honors Cardinal Gibbons legacy
America's first citizen Cardinal O Connell pays tribute to Cardinal Gibbons highlighting a lifelong record of service to the nation and the Catholic church. The cardinal says Gibbons life and work left indelible marks on both civil and religious history.
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President of Holy Cross College in Warm Tribute
In Worcester on March 24 Rev. James J. Carlin, president of Holy Cross College, paid warm tribute to Cardinal Gibbons saying they have lost a dear friend. He recalled Gibbons personally knowing many at the college and ordaining nearly all the priests. Gibbons attended the college graduation in 1907 and spoke in later years.
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Washington Mourns Cardinal Gibbons Death
Washington reacts with sadness to Cardinal Gibbons death as President Harding Vice-President Coolidge and officials honor his scholarship patriotism and devotion. Remarks extol his public service and influence on church and country, noting irreparable loss to the United States and the Americas.
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Tributes to Cardinal Gibbons Highlighted on Page 29
A note directs readers to Page 29 for tributes honoring Cardinal Gibbons. The item signals commemorations and reflections on his legacy within the newspaper’s features.
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