Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-13
POPE Plus M ASKS
RELIEF FOR RUSSIA
Orders Collection Taken Sum-
day in Churches Through
out the World.

At all the services in the Catholic
churches In the Diocese OF Wilmington
yesterday, a letter was read from
Bishop Monaghan in which he stated
that In accordance with instructions
from the Pope a collection would be
taken up next Sunday in the churches
throughout the Diocese for the famine
stricken and plague-sufferin people
of Russia.
The Pope's letter addressed to
Archbishops and Bishops throughout
the world which stated the purpose of
the collection, was also read. 1t is as
follows:
1T is now almost a year since Our
Most Beloved Predecessor grieved with
paternal affection over the poverty
stricken peoples of Russia who. be-
cause of the greatest war in history,
were being destroyed by hunger and
pestilence. 1t was then. too, that he
most earnestly implored universal fell
low-feeling and charity for them, and
he forcefully reminded all leaders Of
public affairs how consequential IL
was TO society that they relieve in a
prompt and effective manner this
great distress and suffering by contri-
buttons, common counsel and energy
You remember. too, that We also
| brought comfort in behalf Of the same
mercifW cause given us by Jesus, the
| Lord, when We recently gave to the
nations delegates who met at the
Genoa Conference earnest letters en-
treating them to work hard and uni
tediy in putting the affairs of these
same peoples in an orderly condition
Moreover, to these same peoples (the
RuSSians) we declared how fondly we
awaited their return TO the unity OF
| the Church despite their long sac
SEPARATION from the Apostolic See
! Despite the great distress africtine
States and individuals in practically
/ all nations yet an abundant out-pour.
| ing Of contributions was the answer
! to the Holy Fathers request.
Here It pleases Us 10 acknowledgt
that the beloved children in tn,
Weather parts OF America were con.
spicuous in giving and this, in con.
siderate and harmonious spirit. II
truth, by Their kindness, they han,
benefited not only the poverty-stricA
en- but the whole human race.
Nor should we fail TO mention tn,
large sum for the same purpose. de
cided upon by an enactment of tn,
! Senate of the United States.
But such help was far from AIDE
quate. Reports-sadder and more
plaintive every day-are brought "a
us, and urgent requests for the aflict-
ed ones. Countless pleas come in be-
( half nf f1a 10
bieS. children. women, and old meI
who are in very special need and who
if not helped very soon. will die a mis-.
cradle death or surely waste away in
great distress.
AS Chief Shepherd and Common
Father, We are obliged 10 include al
men in Our charity, and. therefore
We call upon you again. Venerable
Brothers. with all the power of GU
soul, and through you. We call upor
all who have Christian or even merely
human sentiments to relieve the mis-
cries of these peoples, and 10 be NOR,
generous in proportion to the terribl,
mlseries which they endure.
AS II is very necessary for effect
i've and fruitful liberality to conduc
the collection and the distribution O
aims in fitting manner, therefore yo,
Will be careful. Venerable Brothers
. TO collect the offerings in a way hes
adapted 10 circumstances. These offer
lnGs then Will be brought by mel
when We select. 10 the places wher,
; the need is urgent and they will b
distributed by these men 10 the need
lest without any distinction of religio,
/ or nationality.
, And. since II is fitting that We civ
the example. as well as to encoursg
others, We are contributing for thj
/ purpose 100000 lire. a sum as Iarg
as the circumstances Of the Holy Sc
, will allow.
, But, above all. We shall persever
. in humble and supplIant' PRAYER il
order 10 procure divine favor for III
countless starving Russians whom w
esteem more affectionately in proDor
ton to their pitiable condition. An
as pledge Of eternal reward and a
sign of Our paternal benevolence. w
most lovingly grant to you, Venerabl
Brothers, and to all who help their su,
fer1ng brethren, the Apostolic Benedi,
ton
Given at St. Peters. Rome. the lot
: day Of July in the year 1922-the frs
year Of Our Pontiicate.
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