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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1963
Page
19
A 1960s Vatican account traces how Montini became pope choice. It notes spellman’s influence and Pacelli’s era, with Spellman praising Montini’s papal potential and Pius XII navigating cardinals and archbishops before elevating Montini to Milan.
The piece discusses Montini potentially becoming Pope in 1958 if cardinal at the time, noting he lacked pastoral experience and youth. It mentions Montini's influence on Pacelli era figures, Spellman’s plans to rebuild hospital facilities, and the Vatican succession context during a turbulent postwar period.
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