The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-01-11
ROME.

Tho Pope's AIiocufion--Tbo Religious md
Political Crisis.
The Giorfals di Roma publishes the Latin text OF the
a'ocuon which tho Pope pronounced IL tho secret con-
sistory held on the 2oth or December
The following translation OF the principal passages
a. rendered in Paris:-
VENERABLE BsErHREy-Rich in mercy God Who con-
soles in all trlbuations mingles joys with
rows venerable brethren order that, hoping always
In Him. and not being inundated b. obstacles We may
walk with step which Is alwaya rmcr in tho way of
rshteonsness and that supporting without fear tho
cause Of His holy Church we may devote all our
apostolic ministry. Every most Clearly how
many testimonies Of bis divine gooiuess
most serious caai,es With which the Church these
times OF great kaiquity is afflicted Even tho laity in
the great public assemblies OF Europe raise their voce
for the protection OF tho Catholic Church and OF this
Roy See on behalf oil our temporal power and CT Tho
iempora power h,s ia the Senate Of Paris and in tho
Cgrps Lcgsatif just been spenddly and nagnlcenty
apnlausc and to the joy Of all good mon.
Tho Catholic populations, de'py cxecrating the
abominabio psrdv OF enemies have hassenol ard
reoicod 10 testify their Iai affection for US by public
and brilliant demonstrations to nrocaim their piely
and their youeraior for tho Holy See aud assuass
its by frequent contributors; aud tho faithful
Of both sexes tho poor, have brought the aid
Ok their roney. Aud ono can point, among eoclesi-
ascs az among aynsn, 10 the most iuatroas writer's
VINO Ia heir works aud most eloquent orators who
In thor speeches ia tho midst OF great political
bes glory IN defending and supporting the vsnerab
ana inospuiabio principles Of righteousness, Of irgth
and Of the Holy SEQ; aud they have defended them
With ardor and talent, victor oasy refang al. tho false
hoads OF the aGsersarics Catholic parents assvps
iahaaed wish he spirit o. their religion, Lava sect their
sons, only one Tor tho defenco OF tho Holy Seo
the Maccabee, hey have eIorled and roced at seeing
them shea isa,r blood FOR such Cause. Moreover
ths people subject TO evil authority although
posed tho criminal from the per-
men, 70 meaaces aud evils Oh o7ary Kind, f2ve
nevertheless, remained lrm and stable their duty
towards us end the Holy See. among them The psopie
OF Rome who Especially dear u us AMI merit all
our praise, have gresy di-tnsashed tnenae'seh
You know also, venerable BRETHREN how our soldiers
woyihy beyond contradiction o, ell praise have dgtiE-
guIahed themselves bv their fsshty; with what adm
Tlbie Bravery thay have longH against the bands nf
tho1s criminal Ino2 aGd eia what glory they have
fallen tho field Of battle il tho cGuso OF the Church
Moreover, you moi ignaradi vcseraA.e br- en-,
how great has bee1 the ilality OF soldiers how
worthy Gl all praise aai With wis. admirable they
have roraht araas. a b.nd OF most WICKED u,e, aud
with Whist rory ineg have died in combating or The
Church. And yoa wel ka0x that TIE mos serene and
ng meet serious perls sent his valiant troops Who
with their iaos excellent leaders. slsi TO aid witt,
all joy and zea army, especially In tho canihas OF
sido and to face death to the glory OF their high
Nor you ignorant that especially ia the field OF
every day splendid resolves. with tho
help of God aud our most hoy religion, creator
increase every dav, nad that thoso who stand in tho
darkness ard in the shadow OF dah take reugs in the
bosom of holy Mother Church, when the darkness Of
always give deepest and nsvcr-ending thanks
II the most clement Father OF Eercles Tor uaany
iayors received; and placing in him alone all our LoYo
and confidence let not - boseech Him
ervcnt prayers that. through tho merits of His
only begottcn Lord Jesus Christ, he may
tnus 70 His Church from all caames. aud iroe
from Hts and enemles, AID 10 conoGud aud mako
their ,npious counses and ussres And lot boz
secch Him likewise that lilo may dcgn to bring back to
saving pcLilence aud 10 ir sense u justice those
enemies and likewise those who nsstirg against us,
maco our prsoners, and Who treated most
chariably by Us, persist in tueir obstiascy Ard in
that God the realty hear rrayers,
let make OF, nst 81 AL, tho iuiercessan IL the
immaculate Virgin Mary who Is most loving mother
and tho most powerful help OF Christsos who os,sns
what seeks, and cannot DO frustrated: most >: ne
holy st. Peter Prince OF the Arostles nrd CT 10,
coApostle Paul, and all hs saints 30 rciSs with CHRIS.
IN Heaven. Before concui 1g. hcSevcr ozE -.
refrain from rendering deserved ana fros arpie praise
and to express tho most ieful g.ni;nscs o. q!
mind 70 all and each OF those who 81 ysirs rEsl-E
Ny aid many respect have cncelvnFet e-ea % ia
pes Of their lives co;cnd, the great y5ry O.
names, cause The Cause o. Tue Holy and CT tho
Church. AMI let not n al eur prayers aud
prisons 20 luE0y and fcrycntly besocch God, from
whom proceeds every good and perfect s,ft that 10
may dcgn heap upon those OF the Church. who
dear TO -, and It's ys.oroc3 cceade.s
the sils OF tho Divine Sraco and AL heavenly
blessings