When a new saint is to be elevated by the Roman Catholic Church, vast St. Peter's in Rome is made ready for public ceremonial, its walls hung with red-&-gold draperies and great oil paintings depicting the life and works of the candidate. Myriad chandeliers light the enormous basilica. The canonization ceremonies may cost as much as $30,000, which is borne by persons interested in the new saint. Last week St. Peter's was alight, packed with pilgrims from all nations including many a white-bonneted nun. Cardinals Verdier of Paris and Lienart of Lille,...
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