Word: popes
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...central problem of the papal election was to select a pope who was, above all else, a statesman. Pacelli was the obvious choice. His natural flair for diplomacy, coupled with the vast amount of training in practical politics that a cardinal must undergo, made him the best choice for the papacy at this particular hour. Besides holding the titular Archbishopric of Sardis, he was Papal Regent, as well as Secretary of State to the Holy See. In the last capacity especially he had served his church well...
Pacelli's elevation to the papal throne will probably mean little or no change in the political policies of the Holy See. For in his capacity as chief papal diplomat, he had set the tenor of Church diplomacy for the last years of the life of Pope Pius XI. His election was fought by the Nazi government, but now that its influence has proved insufficient, the German government may resort to more stringent tactics in dealing with the Catholic Church. However, Pacelli had recognized the Franco regime over a year ago and thus has insured the Church's position...
...long history the Catholic Church has made uncommonly few mistakes, and I believe the choice of Cardinal Pacelli as Pope Plus's successor is proof of its careful judgment," stated Arthur D. Nock, Frothingham Professor of the History of Religion, in an interview late yesterday...
...selection of Pacelli seems to be a very wise one although tradition has been case aside in the choosing of a secretary of state to succeed as Pope. In the first place, the election of an Italian has certain advantages, since it makes for no international animosity as would the selection of a foreigner--especially with conditions so near the boiling point...
...large his office is the most exacting in the world; there are so many important decisions that must be made by the Pope personally and so many others that must receive his personal O.K. Don't forget that, unlike other rulers, he can not take a vacation but is chained to his job all the time...