Holy Father Takes Motto of "Peace is Fruit Of Justice"; Rapprochement with Germany Vatican City, Mar, 3, former Papal Secretary of State, ascended the throne of St. Peter's yesterday as Pope Pius XII, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, the Vicar of Christ and the Spiritual Father of 332,000,000 Catholics throughout the world, Cardinal Pacelli was elected to succeed the late Pope Pius XI by the Conclave of the Sacred College of Cardinals on the third ballot. His election coincided with the 63rd anniversary of his birth day. After ascending the Papal Throne in the robes of the Supreme Pontiff, in which he had been dressed by the Cardinals immediately after his election, Pope Pius XII appeared at the central balcony overlooking St, Peter's Square where almost 500,000 persons had gathered to cheer the new Pope. In'a clear steady voice, Pope Pius XI pronounced his benediction "Urbi et Orbi" on the crowd which cheered wildly, Pope Pius XII, in a speech broadcast to the world by the Vatican radio station, today pleaded for peace and goodwill among all the nations of the earth. Speaking in Latin from the Sistine Chapel, the now Pontift's voice was first heard by radio listeners at 12,08 a.m,, Rome time.
He spoke fluently and in a clear voice, in contrast with the weaker voice and more hesitant manner of delivery of the late Pope Pius XI.
Appealing for peace, the Pope called attention to the delicate situation existing throughout the world.
He concluded by imparting the Apostolic benediction at 12.14 am.
'The consecration of the new Pope will "take place March 12, it was announced offally today. 'The: ceremony marking the Cardinals' third adoration of Pius XIT started at 10.40 im. today. 'The two carlier similar ceremonies had taken place yesterday, the first immediately afier his election was known and the second fatter ho had imparted his blessing to the world from the balcony of St. Peter', Today's ceremony began with the oath of obedience to the Pope and was concluded with a Te Deum,
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.