DEATH OF THE POPE.

Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 948, 22 July 1903, Page 2

DEATH OF THE POPE.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Rome, July 20. ■ His Holiness the Pope is dead. Shortly before the end diplomatio representatives were admitted. The Pope with great difficulty pronounced the Benediction, all kissing his hand.

Sydney, July 21. The State Governor, writing to Cardinal Moran on the eve of his departure, expressed sorrow at the Pope's illness, and a hope that ho may bo spared to the Roman Catholio Church and the world, for all, no matter how much they may differ in forms of religion, must have reverence and esteem for one who has so long and ably ruled over so large a proportion of the human race. By Telegraph —Press Association. Auckland, last night. On receipt of the news of the Pope’s death St. Patrick’s Cathoural was draped in black and the bell tolled. Many flags were half-masted. To-night prayers tor tho repose of tho soul of the Pope will hg recited in all Catholio churches. Tho.o will bo no other memorial services until next week. Christohuroh, last night. On receipt qf news of the death of tho Pope the pro-Cathedral bell tolled. A Grand Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday. Wellington, last night. The bells in the Catholio churches tolled for an hour this morning on receipt of the news of tho Pope’s death. A special mass will be held during tha week.

VERIFYING THE DEATH.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Received 12.7 a.m., July 22. Rome, July 21. The Camolloago vorified the Pope’s death with oußtoinary ceremonies, omitting the tapping of the forehead thrice with a silver hammer, sprinkling instead with holy water from a silver howl, while calling aloud thrice *• Groacchino," the dead Pope’s name. He then pronounced the Pope dead. The fisherman's ring was then removed from the Pope's hand, and the body attired m Pontifioal vestmentß, and romoved to the tapestry ohamber preliminary to a public exposition at St. Peter’s. The death oreated a great impression in Rome. The populace were quiet and reverent. Many shops were dosed and flags half-masted. Bands stopped playing. Vast orowds congregated at the Yatioan and Saint Peter’s.

WORLD-WIDE SORROW,

By Telegraph— Press Association—Copyright Received 12.15 a.m., July 22. London, July 21. Profound sorrow was expressed in Europe at the Pope’s death. The press unanimously laud his saintly character. Tho Times says : The late Pope was a groat Bishop, thinker, and student. Washington, July 21. President Roosevelt oabled to Cardinal Rampolla : America is consoiouß that the Christian world has sustained a great loss. Rome, July 21. The Italian Government bus promised the Oonolave complete liberty in oouneotion with the election of a successor, Received 1,20 a.m., July 22. Sydney, July 21. Regret at the Popo’s death was widely expressed. Flags on Government buildings were half-masted.

THE DYING MOMENTS. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Received 1.8 a.m., July 22. ' Rome, July 21. There was a marked chango for tho worse at 11.80, and tho breathing was most difficult. The Cardinals were summoned, and Vannutelli recited the prayers for tho dying. Mons. Piffer, tho Pope’s sacristan, gave' ( absolution. There was little sign of consciousness till three nephews knelt at the bedside; then with a supreme effort the Pope raised his hand in the aot of blessing, repeating the gesture in the direction of the Cardinal’s household. At halfpast one unconsciousness supervened. The breathing beoame more difficult, ceasing at ‘ four , minutes - past four, after a slight oonvulsive movement. Throughout the seventeen days of struggle he exhibited marvellous courage and no impatience. He preserved his intellect throughout. Cardinal Oreglia, the Camerlingo, assumed control. ' Strangers were ordered to leave the Yatioan. The closing of the bronze gate 9 informed the public of the death.

EULOGY BY DE. GRIMES.

PEAYEBS AND SUPPLICATIONS ASKED FOE. Per Press Association* Hokitika, last night. The Bight Eev. Dr Crimes, Bishop of Christchurch, who is at present here making an official visit, has made the following statement publio on the death of Pope Leo XIII.“ The hand of death has at length laid low the great Pontiff Leo XIII., for a quarter of a century the vicar of Christ, the. divinely appointed successor of St Peter. He has governed the Church of the living Cod. How well he has governed and guided this Church ia well known to all. His marvellous intellect, his loftiness of views, his largeheartedness, his ever practical and lively , interest in. the welfare of the working classes as of all humanity, have won for him universal praise, love and admiration. We had fondly hoped that he would be left longer to rule over us, but the Almighty has decreed otherwise, and we must submit to the admirable will. While mourning the loss of our Spiritual Head, our father and supreme Pontiff, we must not be unmindful of our duty to the departed. Despite the saintliness of his life he may still have to atone for some faults or failings before entering into the Kingdom of Kingdoms. Besides the prayer and supplications which all his devoted children will fervently offer on his behalf, in every church or chapel there should be celebrated as soon as possible a solemn requiem, followed by the absolution. Henceforth, until we hear qf the election' of a successor to the deceased Pontiff, the prayer “ Supplier Dorn me," from the Missa pro Eligendo Summo Pontifico should be said or‘sung at every mass and benediction when the rubric will allow it.

Pope Leo XIII. was the only Pope who had been known to walk down Piccadilly. This happened in 1846, when he came over to London for a month on the conclusion of his mission to Belgium as Papal Nuncio. Part of the time, Monsignor Pecci lived in rooms in Eegent street, and his favorite walk was down Piccadilly to Hyde Park, where he used to stroll up and down. On that occasion, too, he first made the acquaintance of the King, who was then Prince of Wales, and only four years old. During his stay in London Monsignore Pecci officiated in two churches—the old chapel in Sardinia street, off Lincoln’s Inn Fields, and the chapel of St. Mary’s, Moorfields.