Again in 1935, Apostolic Delegate Amleto Cigognani tried to stop Coughlin, but Gallagher still protected him. It was rumored that Pope Pius XI refused to raise Detroit to an archdiocese due to his displeasure over Coughlin.
In 1935, Amleto Cigognani attempted to halt Coughlin, who was protected by Gallagher. It was rumored that Pope Pius XI declined to elevate Detroit to an archdiocese due to his displeasure with Coughlin.