ARCHBISHOP REDWOOD'S REPORT.

Otago Witness, Issue 2663, 29 March 1905, Page 80

ARCHBISHOP REDWOOD'S REPORT.

(From Our Own Coheesfondext.) WELLINGTON, March 22. Archbishop Redwood, who returned from Rome io-day, spent two moufcha in that city, and had several interviews with the Pope, who manifested great interest in New Zealand affairs, and was very gratified to learn of the progress of the Catholic Churoh in this part of the world. Hia Holiness goes about freely amongst the people, observing very little formality, and, the Archbishop adds, is very charming in his manner. Tha Archbishop visited England and various parts of Ireland, including Armagh, where he saw the fine cathedral which was opened just before his arrival. The condition of Ireland, he says, is vastly improving, as the result of the land legislation. In reference* to the position of the Church in France, he states that Pope Piua is very hopeful that the situation will improve. Dean Smythe, of Hastings f who accompanied Archbishop R&dwood in his tour, mentions that in Rome he met Sir William and Lady Russell, who left for Europe at the close of last session. He met another ex-New Zealauder, Mr Ignatius Loughnan, who 13. now living in Rome. Mr Loughnan, who is a cousin of Mr R. A. Loughnan, of Wellington, was formerly a resident of Hawke's Bay. Archbishop Redwood is to fcg formally

welcomed by the Catholic community tomorrow evening, and presented with an illuminated address and a purse of sovereigns.