Election of Cardinal Sarto as Pope Pius X greeted in Europe
News from Paris Vienna and London reports a favorable reaction to Cardinal Sarto's election as Pope Pius X. France and Italy sent official congratulatory dispatches. Officials note his background in state church relations and potential moderation in Vatican policy. Public editions rally around the new pontiff.
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Election of Sarto Highlighted in Rome Press
Rome reports La Patria views Cardinal Sarto as a man of lofty intellect and exemplary piety who will not push major church state innovations. It warns Vatican policy will stay the same and notes Rampolla followers may outpace Carvannutelli in Tribuna coverage of the election.
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Cardinal Sarto Election Impresses Berlin Press
Berlin reports that the election of Cardinal Sarto has made an excellent impression. All sections praise his conciliatory character and call for a religious rather than political approach. A Foreign Office representative says Sarto is mild-mannered and never active politically, and is acceptable to Germany.
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Sarto Election Sparks Curiosity Among London Catholics
In London on August 4, Catholics react to the election of Sarto with surprise. Clergy and lay leaders seek immediate biographical details to understand the new pope elect and gauge his potential influence on church life.
Archbishop Ireland Hails Cardinal Sarto As Pope
Arch bishop Ireland spoke in St Paul on August 4 about Cardinal Sarto being elected pope. He praised Sarto for deep learning and prudent action, noting his Venice administration drew universal praise and that he would pursue his own career free of entangling Rome ties.
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Cardinal Sarto chosen pope delights Archbishop Farley
Archbishop Farley hailed Cardinal Sarto’s election as pope, noting the con clave ended quickly and the choice was very acceptable. He recalled meeting the pope in Venice and was impressed by him during a half hour talk with Cardinal Sario, who asked many questions about the American church. See Camas voiced general satisfaction with the selection as widely supported by foreign speaking Catholics and Americanist supporters.
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Cardinal Sarto Elected Pope Pius X in Calm Transition
Salt Lake City reports the election of Cardinal Sarto as Pope Pius X. Joseph F Smith lauds him as a model bishop with ten years as patriarch of Venice, noting his wisdom and peacemaking potential for Italy and the Catholic world.
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Venice
Italy
Archbishop Ryan Hails Cardinal Sarto as Pope
Philadelphia August 4 Archbishop Ryan voices strong satisfaction with Cardinal Sarto as the new pope successor to Leo XII He calls Sarto one of the strongest candidates and says the church will receive him with universal satisfaction He believes the new pope will prove a worthy successor and that the archbishop could not be more pleased.
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Cardinal Sarto Elected Pope Surprises Cincinnati Clergy
In Cincinnati on Aug 4 Cardinal Sarto's election as Leo XIII successor surprised clergy including Archbishop Elder, who admitted little prior knowledge of Sarto but called the papal choice fitting and not faction driven.
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NEW POPE CHOSEN IN PIVOTAL CONCLAVE VOTE
The conclave pressed to confirm Cardinal Sarto as pope elect after lengthy deliberations. He finally accepted, declaring I accept, amid prayers and revived statesmanlike hopes. Cardinal Gibbons praised his piety and culture, while speculation swirled about coronation timing and Vatican relations with France Austria and the Quirinal.
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Announcement At St Peter's Crowds Roar For Sarto
Vigorous crowds gathered before St Peter's in Rome awaiting the Sistine Chapel smoke. The fourth conclave day seen delays as troops barred sections and a banner bearing a cardinal's arms appeared. Cardinal Macchi announced the name Sarto, triggering a roar from the vast square.
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New Pope Sarto Takes Name Pius X in Rome
Cardinal Giuseppe Sarto born in Riese near Venice on June 2 18% became pope as Pius X after widespread cheers in St Peter's. The ceremony featured banner displays pandemonium and a solemn benediction as crowds surged for the basilica and later a blessing from the pope on his return to the Vatican.
How the New Pope Reeceived the News of His Election
In Rome on August 4 the new Pope Pius X, Cardinal Joseph Sarto, was cloaked in white with red shoes and a white cap. He accepted the papal throne after a moving blessing, while cardinals kissed his hand and foot and the Te Deum rose in St Peter’s. The crowd cheered as bells sounded and Mgr Merry del Val handed him the papal cap.
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Characteristics of Pius X Life Lessons from Sarto Italy
Sarto II reports on Pius X upbringing in Treviso and Padua revealing a tailor like humor about his robes. He was ordained at twenty three at Castel and served nine years as coadjutor to a Padua parish priest in Tombolo. His kindness was untiring, feeding the poor and answering death calls in night hours. In 1347 he became parish priest at Salzano, then viewed as an important post.
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Sarto's Rise From Village Priest to Pope and Cardinal
The article traces Giuseppe Sarto's remarkable ascent from a village priest in Salzano to chancellor of Treviso, bishop of Mantua, cardinal, and Pope. It notes his modest, frank nature, disdain for publicity, and popular support in Venice, with details on his governance, liturgical reforms, and the political balance with Italy's Savoy regime.
Cardinal speaks on conclave life and Pius X hope
A Rome cardinal recalled life inside the conclave, praising rest and meals, noting daily mass and private study. He said the Sacred College split on veto traditions, discussed Pius X’s charm and Venice ties, and observed the new pope’s lack of political involvement. He added Pius X may hail from Venice’s Treviso area, a seventh such region origin.
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An Era of Doubt in Kansas City Journal
The Kansas City Journal notes skepticism toward Dr Charles W Littlefield of Anderson Indiana who claims to have created life from salt alcohol ammonia and water. The piece frames the claim as an iconoclastic hallmark of an era of doubt. It contrasts the assertion with established science which holds life arises only from life.
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Leo's Tiara Fits Him A Pious New Pope Chosen
Cardinal Sarto was elected Pope Pius X to succeed Leo XIII surprising many Catholic leaders in Indianapolis. Clergy and laymen praised his learning charity and diplomacy while noting his rise from Venice clergy and ties to Leo XIII and King Humbert. Local priests welcomed the selection predicting unity for church and state.
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