A Papal Pet
' Pope Pius,' says the ' Ecclesiastical Re.iew,' ' has adopted Leo XIII.'s pet, a white dove, which the late Holy Father used to feed at a certain hour e\ery morning. The Pope allows it in his room, "wheic it perches on his writiing-desk, and, like l^eo, he daily sa\es breadcrumbs for its food. This white do\e was among the last visitors Pope Leo received. On the second morning preceding his death the winged pet knocked at his bedroom window with his beak, and when admitted flew upon the bed, walking over the Pope's chest and looking into his eyes. With great difhcultv Leo hid bis hand on the dove's head, petting it gently and wfiisperihg a farewell.'
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New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXIII, Issue 16, 20 April 1905, Page 1
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118A Papal Pet New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXIII, Issue 16, 20 April 1905, Page 1
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