Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31
DISCARDING LATIN.
The POpe's Next Encyclical
Will for the Very First
Time Make Use of
THE POPULAR TONGUE.
Further Proofs of the Democratic
Leaning of the Vatican.
FRANCE is CLOSELY WATCHED.
Signs Of Coming Reunion With the Greek
Orthodox Church.
THE POPULAR TONGUE.
FRANCE is CLOSELY WATCHED.
LEO INcENsgD AT SATOLLrS FOES


eensed st the opposition displayed against
Mgr. SstoIli and peaceful and moderate
solution of the school question in the
United States. The Pope has already on
several occasions given expression to his
feelings on the subject with considerable
warmth. Speaking recently to one of his
confdants, he is reported to have SAID:
''They (Satolli's opponents) want to force
the HOLY See to retreat, but the Pope will
not be repulsed." "
In the document which is now being pre-
pared at the Vatican, the prudence and
wisdom which Mgr. Satolli displayed in his
propositions for q solution OF the school
question are spoken of with much praise.
The fact that the Holy See has addressed
an encyclical to the Catholic people in the
popular tongue has caused much more COM
ment than the document ITSELF 1t is the
first time that the Pope, departing from
ancient usages, has addressed himself di-
rectly to the people.
The Monarchic Era Is Closed.
This step is regarded by close observers as
8 fresh testimony of the more and more
pronounced democratic, modern and social
character of the change in the pontihcal
pOllCN WHICH Leu ALL. Las DIOuS dDOuIy
and also as a manifestation of the evolution
ary changes which are operating in the Gen.
tral government of Catholicism. An inf1u-
entsl Cardinal, recently speaking on this
subject, remarked:
''The monarchic era of the administration
of ecclesiastical affairs is passing away and
is being succeeded by the popular and dem
ocratic era
The diffusion of American ideas has in no
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consequences of which are incalculable as
regards the development of European civ
ilization.
In connection with this solution of the
Papal policy in q democratic sense, the
effect that the unearthing OF the Panama
scandals have produced at the Vatican is of
special Importance. The situation in France
is watched with the closest attention. Con-
siderable agitation is felt at the Vatican
both in view of the anomalous situation oc-
cupied bv the Vatican in France since the
Pope has displayed leaning toward the
Republic, and on account OF the possibility
of the Franco-Russian entente becoming
less close or altogether endangered.
The Republic Will Emerge Stronger.
On the other hand, it is pointed out by
the ultra Francophile party at the Vatican
that the collapse of the recent Republican
party will facilitate the formation of a re-
public which will be strong enough to as
sumo the direction of affairs and that the
present object of the Pope's policy in France
Will thus be attained. Meanwhile, news
from France is awaited with great anxiety
and each development gives rise to long and
excited discussion. @'','-~
An exchange of views, which may have
most eyentiul consequences, is at the
present moment actively proceeding be-
tween certain ecclesiastical personages at
Rome and certain representatives of the
orthodox church in Russia on tie subject of
a rapprochement and union of the two
churches Up to the present the attitude
OF the Roman Catholic ecclesiastics has
not been of a conciliatory character not
withstanding that the Pope himselfis show
ing a spirit more and more favorable to a
policy which aims at bringing about an un-
derstanding with Russia and future re-es-
tablishment more or less distant, of the
ancient unity.
Russia Entitled to Come Half Way.
On the side of Russia, numerous ecclesias-
fical and political personages, and pro-
fessors OF the universities of Moscow and
St Petersburg, ana public opinion in gen.
eral, manifest most favorable disposition
toward an understanding with Rome, on
condition that the ancient privileges of the
Greek Church are maintained. In several
been made, it can clearly be seen that Rome
is TIE center of the unity, and the recon-
ciliation with the Holy See would raise the
orthodox church to higher intellectual |
and moral level, while, at the same time,
the alliance with Rome would carry with it |
inestimable advantages for Russia in her |
diplomatic intercourse with foreign powers. |
AT the Vatican closer relations with |
Russia would be hailed with considerable |
satisfaction, especially as it is believed |
here that Russia is seeking a friendlier |
understanding with Austria and England. |
Intimate relations between Russia and |
Austria, the ecclesiastical party here are |
convinced, must result in the dissolution of |
The Triple Alliance, and with the ex- |
tinction Of this great political alliance |
would disappear the greatest barrier to the I
restoration of the temporal power These |
political considerations will have consider |
able weight in any formal negotiations for |
the reunion of the Roman Catholic Church |
and the Russian orthodox churches.
The Pope's Next Jubilee.
The Vatican has been informed that at q |
recent council Of the italian Ministry il was |
decided to take special measures to protect |
the pilgrims coming to Italy on the occasion |
of the jubilee of Pope Leo, who was pre- |
conised as Archbishop of Damietta on Jan |
uary q, 1S43.
II is expected that about 40. 900 PILGRIMS |
will visit Rome in the latter part of Jam
uary and in February to attend the celebra- |
tions. OF these it is expected not less than |
1900 will be from the United States