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The Pope,s Allocution--Thc Q Religion,
and Political Crisis

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Tho Pope's Allocu tion--Thc Q Reli1ioui
and POtittcal Crisis.
The Giornale ds Roma publishes the
Latin text of the allocution which thu
Pope pronounced in the secret consisto
ry held on the 20th of December
The. following is a translation of the
principel passages as rendered in Paris
VENERABLE Rich in mer
Icy. God, who consoles us in all our trib-
ulations, mingles joys with sorrows, ven
erabls brethren, in order that, hoping al
ways in Him, and not being intimidated
by obstacles. we may walk with a step
which is always frmer in the way oi
righteousness. and that, supporting with.
out fear the cause of His holy Church
we may devote all our strength to the
complete discharge of our apostolic min
istry. Every one sees most clearly how
many testimonials of His divine good
ness the most merciful Lord designs to
lavish upon us in the midst of the most
serious calamities with which the Church
in these times of great iniquity is afhict-
ed. Even the laity in the great public
assemblies of Europe raise their voice
for the protection of the Catholic Church
and of this Holy See, on behalf of our
temporal power and of the sovereignty
of that see. Above all, the cause Of our
temporal power has, in the Senate OF
Paris and in the Corps Legislatif, Just
been splendidly and magnifcently de-
Tended, almost with unanimous votes,
and with the applause and the joy of all
good men. = is'1's5E ~ ~
The Catholic populations, deeply ex-
ecrating the abominable perfidy of our
enemies, have hastened and rejoiced to
testify their filial affection for us by pub
lie and brilliant demonstrations, to pro.
claim their piety and Instrumentation for
the Holy See, aud to assuage it's sor-
rows by frequent contributions; and the
faithful of both sexes, even the poor.
have brought us the aid of their money.
And one can point, among ecclesiastics
as among laymen, to the most illustri-
Gus writer's who in their works, and the
most eloquent orators who in their
speeches in the midst of great political
assemblies, glory in defending and sup
porting the venerable and indisputable
principles of righteousness, of truth,
and of the Holy See; and they have de-
Tended them with ardor and talent, vic
toriously refuting all the falsehoods of
the adversaries. Catholic parents them
selves, inaamed with the spirit of their
religion, have sent their sons, even an
only one, to the defense of the Holy See;
and, initiating the 'illustrious example of
the mother of the Maccabees, they have
gloried and rejoiced at seeing them shed
their blood for such a cause. Moreover,
the people subject to our civil authority,
although exposed to the most criminal
snares from the most perverse men, to
menaces and evils. of every kind, have,
remained firm and stable in
their duty towards us and the Holy See.
Among them the people of Rome, who
are especially dear to us and merit all
our praise, have greatly distinguished
themselves. You know also, venerable
brethren, how, our. soldiers, worthy be-
yond, contradiction of all praise, have
distinguished themselves by their
fidelity; with what admirable bravery
they have fought against the bands OF
those criminal men, and with what glory
they have fallen on the field of battle in
the cause Of. the church. laia'a' =
Q Moreover, you are not ignorant, ven
cradle brethren, how great has been the
fidelity of our soldiers, how worthy of all
praise and with what admirable valor
they have fought against band of most
wicked men, and with what glory they
have died in combating for the Church.
And you well know that the most serene
and most powerful Emperor of the
French nation, considering our most
serious perils, sent his valiant troops,
who, with their most excellent leaders,
were glad to aid. with all joy and zeal,
our army, especially in the combats of
Montana and Monte Rotondo, to fight
bravely by their side and to face death to
the glory of their high fame. Nor are
you ignorant that, especially in the field
of sacred missions, the Divine light of
the Gospel, every day more splendid. re-
ceives, with the help of God and our
most holy religion, greater increase
every day, and that those who
stand in the darkness and in the
shadow of death take refuge in the
bosom of holy Mother Church, when the
darkness of their minds is dispersed.
Wherefore, venerable brethren, let us
always give our deepest and reverend
ing thanks to the most clemant Father
of mercies for so many favors received
and, placing in Him alone all our hope
and confidence, let us not cease to be-
seech Him with most fervent prayers
that, through the merits Of His only be-
gotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ, He
may continue to save His, Church from
all calamities, and free us from His and
our enemies, and to confound and make
vain their impious counsels and desires
And let us beseech him likewise that He
may deign to bring back,to saving
penitence and to true sense of justice
those enemies, and likewise those who
fighting against us, were made our pris
Eoners, and who, treated most charitably
by us. persist in their obstinacy. And
in order that God may the more readily
hear our prayers, let us make use of, frs
of all, the intercession of the Immaculate
Virgin Mary, who is our mos
loving mother, and the most powerful
help of Christians, who obtain.
what she seeks, and cannot be frustrated
next of the most holy st. Peter, Prince
of the Apostles, and of the co Apostle
Paul, and all the saints who reign with
Christ in heaven Before concluding