I mean, he was. The 15th century was a terrible time for the Papacy. dogma. I was dumbstruck. They knew what he was likely to do. At hisfuneral, the highest and the lowest of American society, journeyed to St Patricks Cathedral to pay their final respects to the so-called American Pope.And then I suspect they quickly forgot about him. Get briefed on today's top stories with Nick Wylie. The cardinal was urged to return home immediately and the council ended without him in December 1965. "This is the first time we have learned of this allegation, and take what the writer says seriously, as we do all allegations of abuse or inappropriate conduct," Joseph Zwilling, director of communications for the archdiocese of New York, said to the Catholic News Agency. We traveled to the city in our Dress Gray uniforms and showed up at the cardinals private residence in the late afternoon on a Friday. [19] He hosted such prominent figures as Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., Bernard Baruch, David I. Walsh, John William McCormack, and numerous other politicians, entertainers, and clergymen. In return, he would be invited by LBJ for military briefings and a five-star lunch at the Pentagon. He is also the author of five bestselling novels and several unsuccessful motion pictures. I was afraid I would be punished or even accused of lying if I reported Spellman to the authorities at West Point. He has covered stories such as Watergate, the Stonewall riots and wars in Lebanon, Iraq and Afghanistan. So was the council a hidden Illuminati agenda for their bishops and others to shape and re-organize the Catholic church to todays format? Cardinal I believe he really thought this was within his political grasp, but it was not to be. He was just about to reach my private parts when the monsignor, who was standing behind him, reached over his shoulder and grabbed his wrist and put his hand back in his lap. In September 1964, he was summoned to Roma to complete the work of Vatican Council II. When you become president, you will be. Please use digital image: original slide is kept in cold storage for preservation. Francis Joseph Spellman (May 4, 1889 December 2, 1967) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church. [10] He received his consecration on the following September 8 from Pacelli (wearing the vestments Pacelli wore when he was consecrated by Benedict XV),[3] with Archbishops Giuseppe Pizzardo and Francesco Borgongini Duca serving as co-consecrators, at St. Peter's Basilica. Our mission is to promote a culture of aspiration that encourages superior academic performance, leadership, and service. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. For the young Francis Joseph Spellman, all of these important criteria would fit and shape his ambition to travel far into hischurch, which he would serve for so long. Cardinal McIntyre despised the Ecumenical Movement and the "changes" from the Syllabus of Errors. [34] He led his archdiocese through an extensive period of building the Catholic infrastructure, particularly the construction of numerous churches, schools, and hospitals. Archbishop Cushing was not allowed to vote in the October 1958 conclave, but the new Pope made him a cardinal in December of that same year. and Photographs Reading Room to view the original item(s). Cardinal Spellman was ordained a priest in the Archdiocese of Boston, and later worked in the Vatican's Secretariat of State in the 1920s and 1930s. [22], In July 1947, a Jesuit residential building opened on the campus of Fordham University, Spellman's alma mater, named in his honor. That meant that he was eligible to vote for Cardinal Montini in the June 1963 election. He wasnt a doddering old senile fool, either. That wasn't the attitude of the archdiocese of New York in the 1980s about Spellman. After graduating (1911) from Fordham University in New York, Spellman studied at the seminary for the . "They've always done the right thing," he said. You are not signed in as a Premium user; you are viewing the free version of this program. Once when Spellman was openly challenged about his predilection for the same sex he would casually remark,Who would believe it?Who indeed! Darleen S. Shreenan. Library of Congress Duplication Services. His Eminence of Los Angeles: James Francis Cardinal McIntyre. such as microfilm or copy prints? (A thumbnail (small) image will be visible on the left.). Pope Pius XII created him Cardinal-Priest of Santi Giovanni e Paolo in the consistory of February 18, 1946; his titular church was the same one held by Pius before his election to the papacy. [23] In January 1967, antiwar protestors disrupted a Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Should the New York attorney general's office obtain Spellman-related files, it is likely to find more mentions of his predation. He was painted twice in 1940 and again in 1941 by the prominent Roman Catholic Swiss-born American artist Adolfo Mller-Ury. We were led into a sitting room with windows overlooking Madison Avenue. As Cooney describes it, he was soon told by his editors at Times Books that his sourcing wasn't good enough, and that the four pages would have to be cut. John J. Cavanaugh to hear Jackie's confession. The new archbishop received the croziersymbol of the office from Cardinal Spellman. I just sat there, frozen. March 23, 2023 (65 years old) View obituary. Sign up for only one day for the low cost of $1.99. Other materials require appointments for later the same day or in the future. He described Two-Faced Woman as "an occasion of sin dangerous to public morals",[28] The Miracle (which led to Joseph Burstyn, Inc v. Wilson) as a "vile and harmful picture a despicable affront to every Christian",[29] and Baby Doll as "revolting" and "morally repellent". Jackie was forgiven in advance by Cardinal Montini on the premise that the coup d'etat would be a success. 36-37). Gotfryd, Bernard, photographer. He Until now, nobody has pointed a finger at the U.S. Roman Catholic hierarchy! With all the consoling and confessing her sins, Jackie was still guilt-ridden and suicidal: At least one friend was convinced that the love affair with Bobby saved Jackie's life. [4] The cardinal believed that predominantly liberal clergymen were being appointed to the council's commissions, and opposed the introduction of vernacular into the Mass, saying, "The Latin language, which is truly the Catholic language, is unchangeable, is not vulgar, and has for many centuries been the guardian of the unity of the Western Church. [22] However, in April 1963 Spellman brought to the Second Vatican Council John Courtney Murray as a peritus (expert) despite Cardinal Ottaviani's well-known animosity towards him. "[10] In 1959, he served as papal delegate to the Eucharistic Congress in Guatemala; during his journey, he stopped in Nicaragua and, contrary to the Pope's orders, publicly appeared with dictator Anastasio Somoza Debayle. I was able, with a few American friends, to talk to him outside the imposing UNICEF building. [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2020733139/. Many still see it that way. - He gave the OK for the Gunpowder Plot, and he said that God would understand if Catholics were also killed in the blast. Premium users have access to full-length programs with limited commercials and receive a 10% discount in the store! New Yorkers knew his headquarters as "the Powerhouse," and in the course of his tenure he built 37 churches, 130 schools, five hospitals, and a vast array of convents, old-age homes, and orphanages. that President Kennedy was just a lamb to the slaughter.In that case Jackie held the gun . Price lists, contact information, and order forms are available on the Spellman cancelled Sheen's annual Good Friday sermons at St. Patrick's Cathedral and discouraged clergy from befriending the Bishop.". (Some images display only as thumbnails outside Recently, Pope Francis implied that the abuse of "nuns" by bishops and priests is a serious problem, which sounded like an attempt to deflect attention from the much greater problem of gay predation. At this stage, we have to examine the possibility of financial blackmail against this senior cleric in the American Catholic hierarchy, and perhaps the most instantly recognizable to the American public. Gotfryd, B., photographer. He was scheduled to receive the high honor of the Thayer Award from West Point later that year, so there was a good reason to write a piece about him. and not the knife.Nevertheless, she had to confess the murder before she was If an image is displaying, you can download it yourself. I left the cardinals residence that day carrying a couple of tie clasps, three key chains, and a couple of gold-plated tie tacks. In August 1962, Cardinal Montini met with Jackie Kennedy, and the following June he became Godfather. He sent priests overseas to study Spanish, and by 1960 a quarter of all the archdiocese's parishes had an outreach to Spanish-speaking Catholics. He appears to be scrambling to hold together a church that is losing parishioners as fast as it is losing hundreds of millions, if not billions in settlements with tens of thousands of children and adults abused by priests. "Now, now, eminence," the monsignor whispered to Spellman. Catholic Historical Review 81 (2) (1995): 211225. The Archdiocese of New York has said it had only recently learned of an allegation that the deeply influential Cardinal Francis Spellman groped a . [10] One priest accused Spellman of "[blessing] the guns which the pope is begging us to put down". [1] The eldest of five children, Spellman had two brothers, Martin and John, and two sisters, Marian and Helene. Jeffersonian Publishing Co., Thomson, Georgia, 1915. We strive to make our program available to all qualified students. Politicians crowded the front pews of St Patrick's Cathedral. FRANCIS CARDINAL SPELLMAN, who was Archbishop of New York from 1939 until his death in 1967, was a major figure in American political life and . If only black-and-white ("b&w") sources are listed and you desire a copy showing Title Cardinal Spellman funeral [St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York] Names Gotfryd, Bernard, photographer Created / Published I mean, he was Cardinal Spellman! "Papal Secretary of State Coming Here; Rome Speculates on Subject of Mission". Later we are informed he secretly visited the Illuminati room in that dubious building on the Hudson River. with the Pope. He answered my questions lucidly and even embellished his answers with long, digressive stories. Smiling, happy John XXIII was the exact opposite of the austere and grim Pius XII. A group of college students protested outside his residence in December 1965 for suppressing antiwar priests, and he later spent that year's Christmas with troops in South Vietnam. There I was in this rather large room behind St. Patricks Cathedral with two of my West Point buddies and this six-foot tall 30ish monsignor looking on, and each time Spellman groped me, I thought, surely, this is the last time it will happen. Cardinal Cushing knew Captain Parker was chief of police during the murder of Marilyn Monroe. [27] The cardinal engaged later in a heated public dispute with former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt in 1949 when she expressed her opposition to providing federal funding to parochial schools in her column, My Day. Since his death in 1967 several biographers of Francis Spellman have hinted at him being a practising homosexual. It wasn't long before he rewarded for his efforts by Pope Pius himself. Graveside Service Thursday, Mar 10, 2016 11: . The cardinal, we are informed, just beamed his priestly approval at this accolade. Backing the wrong "Holy Father" could get you burned alive at the stake, as in the case of Joan of Arc. Murray's work helped shape the council's declaration on religious freedom. Spellman, a diminutive, fleshy square-faced man wearing wire-rimmed spectacles was seated in a corner of the room. To accomplish that goal he forged a close military alliance with cousins Winston Churchill and Adolf Hitler. The Catholic hierarchy for its part did not like Coughlin. New York: Times Books. According to Signorile, the Catholic Church pressured Cooney's publisher, Times Books, to reduce the four pages discussing Spellman's sexuality to a single paragraph. Cooney had spoken to a number of sources who could testify to Spellman's active homosexuality, including a former Broadway dancer who said that Spellman knew he could get away with his double life owing to the docility and naivete of the faithful. If it succeeded in New York, other states were sure to follow! He was the military vicar of the United States! The most infamous English king named Richard was "Hunchback" Richard III, who was killed at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485. March 12, 2023 (55 years old) View obituary. St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York] Names Gotfryd, Bernard, photographer Ordained in 1916 by Archbishop Pacelli, no less, who would later be known as Pope Pius XII, Spellman would, after a brief period of parish work in the United States, happily return to Rome to function in the potent atmosphere of the Vaticans Secretary of States office and be further domiciled in Rome for seven fruitful and I suspect very happy years. He was the military vicar of the United States! asked. (One also thinks of Cardinal Cody, who also was able to cover up so much of many misdemeanours during his long tenure in Chicago). McIntyre was a very talented financial wizard, or moneychanger. [2], Spellman attended Whitman High School (now Whitman-Hanson Regional High School) because there was no local Catholic school. As I say it was a very different world then. At the cardinals requiem mass, held at Saint Patricks Cathedral, New York in 1967, where he reigned for nearly thirty years, the great and the powerful, as a testimony to his influence and affection, would with thousands of other mourners, pass by his raised coffin as he lay in state., There is an old saying to the asked question:How do you get to become a cardinal in the Catholic church?. However, he did appreciate the strategy behind the smiling, happy Pope John XXIII. Associated Press articles: Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. The monsignor grabbed his wrist and put his hand back in his lap with a whispered come now, your eminence. Cardinal Spellman opened the drawer again, and this time he handed me a gold-plated key chain depicting St. Patricks Cathedral. The President was always forward in asking his pet cardinal for his opinions. . John J. Cavanaughthe Kennedys' spiritual advisorto the White House to hear Jackie's confession. - These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. On September 12, 1953, he married Jack and Jackie in Newport, Rhode Island. Bishop Malone Reinstating Priest Accused of Gay Predation, Pope Francis Must Resign: Criminal Probe Widens, NY Investigation Looms as Campaign for Transparency Continues, Francis Spouts Woke Tale of Vatican Museums Loot, Female Preachers To Usurp Pulpits on St. SALON is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as a trademark of Salon.com, LLC. The Latin rite of confession did nothing to remove the guilt of the murder of her husband. Marys real name was Francis Cardinal Spellman. Later in the turbulent 1960s, he would again offer full allegiance to LBJ and his decisions in the disastrous Vietnam War. I sent Spellman a letter asking for an interview for The Pointer, knowing that he would recognize my name, and sure enough, his assistant got right back to me, and we set up a date in April. Cardinal Spellman! I wish I hadnt laughed off my experience of being groped by Francis Cardinal Spellman. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". [10], Although he once expressed his personal opposition to demonstrations during the civil rights movement,[10] Spellman declined J. Edgar Hoover's requests to condemn Martin Luther King Jr., while also funding the trip of a group of New York priests and Religious Sisters to the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches. That wedding was attended by a host of celebrities and was of one of the highlights of the year. a convenience, and may not be complete or accurate. "[20] Spellman had previously presided over the weddings of Robert, Jean, Eunice and Ted Kennedy. Cooney, John. Although John F. Kennedy was a Catholic, Spellman supported Richard Nixon in the 1960 presidential election, due to Kennedy's opposition to federal aid for parochial schools and to appointing a U.S. . [31] The play's producer, Herman Shumlin, responded by calling Spellman's words a "calculated threat to really drive a wedge between Christians and Jews". The powerful lament, which dates to the 13th century, was struck from the service on two counts. Pius was slow to move against the Knights of Malta because several of the Holy Sees leading prelates were involved, including Nicola Cardinal Canali, one of the most powerful members of Sacred College, Bishop Angelo Roncalli, and their other close friend Cardinal Spellman (p. 331-332). Sal was laid to rest at Beechwood Cemetery in New Rochelle, NY. Cardinal Spellman returned to his HQ in the "Little Vatican" in New York City a very disappointed man. [16] This draft of the book was covered in the press. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I had sold the story and the New York trip to the officer in charge of The Pointer on the basis of writing a profile of Spellman in advance of the Thayer Award ceremony. Reproduction of material from any Salon pages without written permission is strictly prohibited. White House. was the chosen successor of Pope Pius XII, and he would He also expressed sympathy for the governments of Hitler and Mussolini as opponents of Communism. The Roman Catholic Hierarchy: The Deadliest Menace to American Liberties and Christian Civilization. Jack was shotand asked to hear her confession. He regrets keeping the cardinal's secret Rod Dreher Feb 9, 2019 2:54 PM Lucian K. Truscott IV writes about the time. His Eminence of Los Angeles: James Francis Cardinal McIntyre. Bernard Gotfryd photograph collection (Library of Congress), Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. - have taken the name Pius XIII in honor of his mentor. Consequently, the new Pope was ordered to take the name JOHN. For pope Paul, now ever desperate to find a final diplomatic solution, began instructing senior papal nuncios, diplomats and others to search for political means to reach a negotiated peace to the Vietnam stalemate.
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