POPE'S ILLNESS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23080, 5 January 1937, Page 7

POPE'S ILLNESS

SERIOUSNESS ADMITTED PRELATES ISSUE COMMUNIQUE (United Press Association) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) VATICAN CITY, Jan. 3. (Received Jan 4, at 11 p.m. The Pope's condition is described as stationary. Profesor Milani today said: "You can reassure the world that his Holiness's life is not in immediate danger." The Pope during the last two nights has rested better. This morning he heard Mass, received communion and gave audience to Cardinal Pacelli and Cardinal Dccherty, of America, who stayed half an hour. The latter said he was agreeably surprised at tye Pope's appearance, which was not that of a sick man. The Pope, against the advice of his secretaries, insisted on receiving other visitors and transacting business after which Professor Milani found that the depression which is characteristic of the illness had returned, but his ministrations enabled the Pope to pass a better afternoon.

The prelates have now published a communique admitting the seriousness of the illness but .they hope for convalescence, although it will be lengthy. Despite the Pope's physical weakness his lucidity of mind and grasp of affairs are still unaffected. He works every day with Cardinal Pacelli. King George's message was communicated to the Pope and gave his Holiness the greatest pleasure. SPECIALIST TO BE CONSULTED VATICAN CITY, Jan. 3 The Pope has agreed that Professor Milani should consult a specialist. A BETTER NIGHT VATICAN CIT*, Jan. 4. (Received Jan. 5, at 1.30 a.m.) The Pope passed a better night.