War poser for Pope
NZPA-Reuter London A cancellation of the Pope’s visit to Britain next month was possible if Britain and Argentina were at war by then, Cardinal Basil Hume, the Archbishop of Westminster said yesterday. “I think it would be very difficult indeed for a Pope to go to a country which was actually at war with an-
nother country. “He has to be a spiritual father of all those in both countries, and that would put him in an impossible situation.” Asked about the likelihood of a cancellation, he replied: “There may be a danger if there was a major war taking place on May 28 (the day the Pope will arrive in Britain).
“I think one has to face the fact that it is possible, but to go beyond that is to look into a glass ball.” he said. Cardinal" Hume emphasised that there had been no discussion between Vatican officials and himself or any other British . bishops about the Falklands situation. Any decision on whether to call off the trip would be made at the Vatican.
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