Pais, Feb. 10, News of the death of Pius XI came as a severe shock to the French population ahd when known in the farly hours of the morning, the bells of all churches started pealing the death Knell, while special prayers were said.
Cardinai_Verdier, Archbishop of] Paris, Primate of France, is at present in Rome.
Tribute from Protestants to the defunct head of the Catholic Church was expressed today by Pastor Bocgner, Chairman of the Federation fof French Protestant Churches, who expressed his respect for "the noble man whose Pontificate was marked by several measures which entitle: Jim to the gratitude of every Chris-
"The defunct Pontiff enjoyed universal respect, in which Jewish communities joined with all their heart" declared Grand Rabbi Julien Weill, head of the Jewish Faith in France—Hovas.
King George Sends Coue
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