British Pilgrims

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXIII, Issue 40, 7 December 1905, Page 27

British Pilgrims

Writing of the reception by the Holy Father of the pilgrims of the English Catholic Association, a Rome correspondent says :— The audience was attended by more the usual bonip. The Pope, in white, attended ■Jky the Archbishop of Westminster, the Bishop of Salford, and the Bi^iop of Liverpool, passed down the hall, and expressed kisd words as he went from one to another. Afterwards a book containing the address signed by GSOO British Catholics, including Lord Denbigh, expressing loyalty t!o the Holy See, was presented. Fatheij

J. P. Bannin then presented an offering of over £100. The Pope thanked the pilgrims and gave the Apostolic blessing. In the evening the pilgrims dined together, covers being laid for 200. Complimentary speeches were delivered, and Archbishop Bourne congratulated th» Catholic Association on the success of its pilgrimage. After dinner he held a reception.