Pius XII delivered an address about Montini's appointment from his sick-bed over radio to those assembled in St. Peter's Basilica on 12 December 1954. Both Montini and the pope had tears in their eyes when Montini parted for his dioceses with 1,000 churches, 2,500 priests and 3,500,000 souls. On 5 January 1955, Montini formally took possession of his Cathedral of Milan. Montini, after a period of preparation, liked his new tasks as archbishop, connecting to all groups of faithful in Milan. He enjoyed meetings with intellectuals, artists and writers. COUNT 5
QSN1 In what year did Pius XII deliver a radio address announcing Montini's papal appointment? ANS1 1954 QSN2 On what date did Montini become the archbishop of Milan? ANS2 5 January QSN3 In what year did Montini become the archbishop of the Cathedral of Milan? ANS3 1955 QSN4 Where was Pius XII when he announced Montini's appointment as archbishop? ANS4 his sick-bed QSN5 To what Italian city was Montini appointed archbishop? ANS5 Milan