Pope Pius Speaks To 100 000 Catholics In Wembley Stadium
LONDON, Oct. 3 In a broadcast from Rome relayed by loudspeakeis in Wembley Stadium, Pope Pius XII addressed 100,000 Roman Catholics taking part in the rally that ended the ceremonies of the Hierarchy Centenary Congress. The broadcast took place during Pontificial High Mass, for which special permission had been granted by the Holy See. An altar had been built in lhe centre of the Stadium and around it were gathered seven cardinals, 12 archbishops and 46 bishops headed by the Papal Legale. Cardinal Griffin. In his message, which was in English [the Pop.-» said h° had watched from afar with lhe keen interest of a loving father the splendid ceremony ot: | the occasion of the centenary. “We rejoice that Catholic men of betters who have played an honoured role in universities, have made a distinguished contribution io Christian I culture through the apostolate of the printed word and in Ihe sphere of I journalism, have helped so effectively 'to disseminate truth. You will also thank God that, unlike many of your fellow Catholics in > parts of the world, you nnjo the blessing of peace end an ordered Governm rt nt I’.tder your gracious King and Queen.’’
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Wanganui Chronicle, 7 October 1950, Page 5
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