The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-10-18

hr. fApL, MlSN,I Oct- lI-AECn'
bishop Ireland, in an interview with an
Associated PrOss representative to-day,
said; "lhe words Of Pope Leo are in
no manner oil means a condemnation Of
parIiamenta OF religions. he merely
prescrlbOs rho mOlhodi or conditions
under which Catholics may take part
In them. lilo deems unadyisable the
promiscuous assembling Of Catholics
with men Of all forms OF religion,
Buddhists and MohRmmedans as we'll
as non.Catholic Christians. upon the
same platform for the discussion Of re-
ligious questions. The pope, no doubt,
somewhat fOars, as many others did and
do, that from such promlscuona gath
erinRS the Impressions 20 out into the
public mind that oil the lorm1 OF relig-
ion aro looked upon al OF equal value
and equal gulllCiency,
The Catholics who participated in
tho Chicago parliament OF religions
were not without their misgivinss as TO
the peril o! impressions OF this kind.
But circumstances did not suggest nor
allow other arrangements than promis-
cuous assamhlagoS, and, In view Of tho
general good expected from their par
tiGipAtion in tho congress, Catholics did
not keep themielYeI alool, satisfying
their conscienC0' that all things would
bB made right by their emphatic aud
repeated declarations that the prin.
ciplGs Of the Catholic faith remained in'
tact, and nothing done or SAID should be
taken as placing religious on the same
footing as tho Catholic. But now. when
congresses or pariAmsnts Of religions
are becoming frequent and iecm des'
tined to DO permanent institutions, 1t Is
lolt that much care ought to bs taken by
Catholics.
"NIuCh agitation Is at the present
time had in Europe over the propoii.
tion to hold agreat conGrosS OF religions
in Paris during tho exposition OF 1900.
The idea Of Paris congress Of religions
has sprung from the great congress at
Chicago two years ago; 1t received
much impetus from Rev. John Henry
Barrows. the inspiring and directing
spirit OF tho congress OF Chicago, during
his recent visit to Franco, and it will
no doubt lead to great success Cath
olici may we'll take part in 1t. Indeed,
the pope's letter has cleared the way
ior it by marking out the conditions
under which 1t may be held even in
punctiiious Europe. | am OF tho mind
that this letter OF the pope on congresses
in America is entirely due to this com.
ing Paris congress. It will HerVe as a
guide 70 Catholics in all countries Of
America or Europe. wherever con-
crosses OF religion may be held. ! Rm
glad Rome has spoken"
Following is a translation Of the
popOs letter, referred to above, which
was addressed TO Monsignor SAtnlli:
Venerable brother, health and apos'
tolc benediction,
"We have learned that in the United
States OF America conventions are some.
times held in which people assemble
promiscnously, Catholics as we'll as
those OF other denominations, TO treat
upon religion as well as correct morals.
In this we recognize the desire for re.
ligious things by which this people is
animated moro Gealously from day TO
day. but although these promiscuous
conventions have unto this day been
tolerated with prudent silence, 1t would
nevertheless seem moro advisable that
tho Catholics should hold their conven.
tions separately, and lest tho utility Of
these conventions should result simply
to their own benefit, they might DO
called with tho understanding that the
almttanco should be open to all, in.
Cludng those who arO outside OF the
church. Whilst wo consider II inCum-
bout upon our apostolic Oilice, yBnOrA.
hle brother, 10 bring this TO your know.
ledge, wo arc also pleased by our recon-.
mcndaiIon to promote the practice OF
tho Paulist fathers. who pruiontly
think to speak publicly to our Dissent.
inG brc,hron, In order to explain Cath
Ollie dogmaS aud answer tho objections
against them.
III every bishop in his own diocese
will promote this practice and frequent
attendance at these sermons. 1t will DO
very pleasing and acceptable to rs, for
we are confident that not small bone.
fit tor tho welfare OF souls will arise
ihctClrOm,
"Wnhng you in tho meantime, Won.
arabio brt,her, tho Rif,a 8i Divine Prov
idrncc, wO impart to you with tho most
loving spiut tho Hnosiuit b0nOdiction, u
proof OF our special love
"GYen In Romc, ut ST. polOr'5, Sep.
tumbcr rs, 1896, the cighleonth year Of
our pnwti'icnlc.
(signcdl "LEo KILL"
SACRifB ptHfiUH