Tomb of Pope Pius XII Becomes Devotional Shrine
Within a day of Pope Pius XII’s burial the Vatican grottoes baring the simple white marble sarcophagus drew a steady stream of faithful. Old women nuns and priests offered crosses rosaries and medals for blessing with many flowers laid at the niche. Guards ferried mementos as crowds prayed at St. Peter’s tomb, while hints emerge of a future statue near the St. Pius X altar of the basilica topically tied to wartime pontificate.
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Installation Rites Held For Bishop Markovsky Of Amarillo Diocese
Most Rev John L Morkovsky was installed bishop in Sacred Heart Cathedral Amarillo with Archbishop Lucey officiating A civic reception followed at City Auditorium The tour of the diocese planned includes school programs community masses and a holiday for parochial schools Attending were sixteen archbishops and bishops plus two abbots including Gorman Marx Garriga and Reed
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San Antonio
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Corpus Christi
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Corpus Christ
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Oklahoma City
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Tribute To Pius XII From Rome Rabbi
Chief Rabbi Elia Toaff of Rome pays warm tribute to Pope Pius XII crediting him with saving Italian Jews during persecution. He recalls the papal rule opening convents and parish houses and says the Jewish community mourns the Pontiff and prays for his blessed soul.
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Mer cantile National Loan Ad Promises Easy Monthly Payments
A vintage classified-style note offers financing for a new car with easy monthly payments and fast service from Mer cantile National. The ad emphasizes quick processing and accessible terms for buyers seeking automotive financing.
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Italian Cardinal Dies Week Before Conclave
Rome article reports 82 year old Celso Costantini, chancellor of the Holy Roman Church, died Oct 17 from a cardiac collapse. His death lowers conclave eligible cardinals to 54 with 17 Italians. Born Castion di Zoppola, he served as first Apostolic Delegate to China in 1922, ordained 1899.
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Conclave to Meet To Select Pontiff
Father James I. Tucek explains the papal conclave set for October 25 in Vatican City the sealed gathering of the College of Cardinals to elect a pope. He traces origins to Viterbo 1268 and Gregory X's Ubi periculum which created ten day waiting, funeral Masses, strict secrecy and limited meals until a pope is chosen.
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Pontifical Requiem Mass for Pope Pius XII Held in Dallas
Bishop Thomas K. Gorman presided at a Pontifical Requiem Mass for Pope Pius XII at Sacred Heart Cathedral with Msgr. William F. O'Brien delivering the sermon. The homily praised the late pope’s leadership, his defense of peace, and his care for the faithful, noting his influence on the church and world events.
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