THE POPE’S DEATH
NEW ZEALAND’S SYMPATHY MESSAGE TO THE VATICAN [Per United Press Association.] WELLINGTON, February 11. The Prime Minister (Mr Savage) has forwarded for transmission to the Vatican a message expressing the profound regret of the Government and the people of New Zealand on the death of the Pope. The message continues; — “The untiring efforts of His Holiness in the cause of peace and justice, and his courageous devotion to duty, despite his failing health, have won the grateful admiration of the whole world. The passing of His Holiness will be deeply mourned in this Dominion.” Mr Savage also sent a message to the leaders of the Roman Catholic Church in New Zealand, expressing the Government’s sympathy and paying a tribute to the Pope’s life as a high example of devoted service in the promotion of moral principles and the cause of peace among the nations and Christian justice and social welfare.
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Evening Star, Issue 23189, 11 February 1939, Page 20
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153THE POPE’S DEATH Evening Star, Issue 23189, 11 February 1939, Page 20
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