THE PIPE’S HEALTH

Northern Advocate, 5 January 1937, Page 7

THE PIPE’S HEALTH

DESCRIBED AS STATIONARY NO IMMEDIATE DANGER. AUDIENCES TO VISITORS. (Received 1 a.m.) VATICAN CITY, January 3. The condition of the Pope is described as stationary. Dr. Milani today said: “You can reassure the wprld that the life of His Holiness is not in immediate danger.” On the last two nights the Pope rested better. This morning he heard mass and received communion. Also, he gave audiences to Cardinal Pacelli and Cardinal Dougherty, of America, who stayed half an hour. Later Cardinal Dougherty said he was agreeably surprised at the Pope’s appearance, which was not that of a sick man.

Disregarding the advice of his secretaries. His Holiness insisted upon receiving other visitors and transacting business, after which Dr. Milani found that the depression characteristic of his illness had returned, but the doctor’s ministrations enabled the Pope to pass a better afternoon.

The prelates at the Vatican have published a communique admitting the seriousness of the Pope’s illness, but expressing a hope of convalescence, although it will be lengthy. In spite of the Pope’s physical weakness, his lucidity of mind and grasp of affairs are still unaffected. He works daily with Cardinal Pacelli.

King George’s message was communicated to His Holiness, and gave him very great pleasure. A LATER REPORT. VATICAN CITY, January 4. The Pope passed a better night. The first official bulletin traces the history of his illness. It says that both legs are affected by arteriosclerosis, but there is reason to hope for a gradual recovery. The condition of the heart renders certain prudence advisable.