The morning call., 1890-04-21
CHURCH AND STATE.
Pilgrims Addressed by the
Pope.
Ant Clerical Laws Denounced by Leo
XIII.
Stanley Banqueted at BFuSselS-MajOr Serpa
PintO'S Return 10 LiSbOn-A Big
Strike Threatened.
Special by the California Associated Press.

ROME, April 2o.-The Pope made a strong
speech to-day to 5000 Italian pilgrims in the
hall over tile Yestlbule OF st. Peters.
There were twelve Cardinals, twenty
ArcnbishOps and Bishops present, besides
many of the Roman nobility. After the pilgrims
had laid their addresses al his feet, Leo XIII
stood up and began an indictment OF the Italian
Government as follows:
CONDITION OF THE CHURCH IN ITALY.
Amongthe grave sollcltudes of the apostolic
ministry which we experience one fthe bitterest
and most poignant is that which concerns Tie
condition OF the church in Italy aud the faith
OF the Italian people. II we have always to Sig
nallze the dangers that menace us this time we
have a motive more just to do So as for some
time these perils have become more grave.
THE WAR AGAINST RELIGION.
Besides, facts speak for themselves. The war
that Satanic hatred Of parties wages against
tie Catholic religion is openly sustained
here by The authorities. who have de-
claIed In favor Of these parties. Laws
and sets, which directly or indirectly concern
tie church and religion, are In Italy made
under direct inspiration of these parties,
which all obey. There is, In fact, tangible
evidences that the action OF the authorities in
tartan aspirations. ami their culpable designs,
Which henceforth are 10 mysteries TO any one.
THE NEW PENAL CODE.
at is sufficient to record the articles Of the new
Penal Code against the c.ergy-the standards
OF June last. the discourse IN Palermo,
the proposed law on church affairs and
others which are in course Of preparation,
the continuation Of the war, which com
nenced by the destruction of the sovereignty OF
tile fontirfs and which all along lis course mani
tests ltSeIi more ana moIe in the iule nliDus OF
made, without truce, against religion aud
against Tie church Of Jesus Christ. In lhe pres
euce Oi this state OF things lie duty imposes
itself Oh fhr Italian Car holes OF showing what
they are, with bold 'front.' and uncovered Wis
age, IN order 10 preserve the inestnable treasure
OF faith.
THE DUTY OF CATHOLICS.
There can be today only Two camps, a
clearly defined Catholic camp, resolved to
remain always united at any price to
Iher Bishops and Pope. and the camp Of
the enemy, those who, through cowardice,
fear 10 show themselves and wish to
remain between tie two camus, only
swell lhe tanks OF the Zoe, as the divine
WOrd tells Us. When the foundations
OF society tOtter to their overthrow. sound
The prosperity OF families and the strength
uI nations. are profoundly corrupted from
day 10 day by the Weakening OF religious seuIl-
menL which is the soul aud support
OF these, aud II one adds to these
causes so strong aud so numerous of
every provision aud every sort OF license, lhel G
IS reason 10 be appalled, al the future Of genera
ii0nS 10 come"
In his pet0ration the Pore exhorted mis- hear
ers 10 bear ID tber hearts demands for the liberty
which me SAT guard is placed IN free soyer-
elgnlty.