Religion: Joys & Sorrows

Escorted by Swiss and Noble Guards in full uniform, Pope Pius XI and his papal court entered Consistory Hall in the Vatican one day last week. There he received the Christmas felicitations of a score of cardinals, delivered in a speech by Gennaro Granito Cardinal Pignatelli di Bel-nionte, 81, dean of the Sacred College. As is his wont, Pius XI made reply.

From April 2 (Passion Sunday), 1933 to April 2, 1934 is by papal proclamation to be a special holy year,* celebrating the 1900th anniversary of the death of Jesus Christ. "We are...

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