The new Pope's blessing to the United States has been conveyed through William Cardinal O'Connell Boston, "I bless the United States with all my heart," was the message he gave the American Cardinal expect of Pius XII a" great pontifeato similar to that of Leo SeItf," Cardinal O'Connell said today. 'We' have Just concluded a conclave unique In history," he continued. "The fact that the Sacred College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Pacelli as Pope in so short a period is proof ofthe Cardinals' unity.
"Pope Plus XII is a living saint, plows man, Nevertheless, Keen and clever—which it is necessary to be in these troubled times The Pope is a man of deep learning, profound piety and human under-Standing, He has had vast experience.
"The United States is near to his heart and he is touched wien he re~ members the fine welcome the United States gave him during his visit there short time ago.
Lull Cardinal Maglione, who had been mentioned as a prominent can didate to succeed. Pius XI, will become the new Papal Secretary of State, authoritative sources predicted,
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