Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-22

the koou III All, Nilhoul ulNtiH'-
tiOn Of nationality or religious
anuiatiOn. would have obtained
for III, among ~ many bitter
experiences, the comfort of find
ing among both contending
belligerents "A favorable recep-
ton 10 our intercessiOn on be-
half of Rome.
HOPE DISAPPOINTED
unfortunately however, this,
our most reasonable hope, has
proved a disappointment. And
now, the very thing we depre-
Gated has happened; the very
thing which We feared and fore
saw has become sad reality.
because one of the most notable
of Roman baSilicaS, San LO-
renzo. outside the walls, held
sacred by all Catholics for its
ancient traditions and for the
magnificent tomb of our veneer
ated predecessor. Plus N. is
now "a most completely de-
stTONed
"In contemplating the ruins
of this monumental basilica.
there came 10 our mind the
words of the prophet, Jeremias
(JeremiaS 1. -.
The s0rrowful experience of
these acts proves once again
that. despite the precautions
which may he taken IL il almost
impossible To avoid, on this
sacred soil Of Rome. the de-
StructioB of Nenerated edifices.
PRICELESS TREASURES
Therefore. We deem II our
duty once more Ia raise our
voice in defense of the priceless
treasures That constitute the
ornament of human and Chris
tian grandeur. also because II
il our sacred intcption. accord
ing 10 the promptings Of our
heart, 10 safeguard and protect.
In view of the opinion of all
right thinking people and Of the
Judgment of future generations.
the deposit with which We have
been entrusted 10 protect and
Ia transmit.
Even though our words come
from y wounded heart. they are
intended not a. a spur 10 re-
sentiment and hatred but. ~ We
earnestly hope, n an inSiSient
and efficaciouS recall 10 n sense
Of lofty comprehension Of the
sacred DESTINY Of Rome, no loss
than 10 humanity and Christian
charity.
PITIFIL CONDITIONS
"To our beloved flock ~
Rome. 30 severely tried and
whose pitiful conditions We
we're able Ia see with our own
eyes In the midst Of recent
ruins, We tried 10 bring immedi-
ate and all possible relief with
the means AZ our disposal.
TO them. We now saN. show
forth today more than ever he
fore the ardor and proof of that
faith for which the Apostle 81
GentileS gave praise 10 your
forehears
NAV Christian resignation
make Your sorrow and priNation
meriiOrious NAV this miSfor-
tune inCite YOU Ia purify YOUR
souls Ia eNpiate your faults and
10 return or draw more closely
TO our Lord.
AYERS FOR PEACE
AN Of our children who look
10 Rome and Ia the Vicar Of
Christ, who, A. bishop, il their
special and aifectionate father
wherever they. MAY be. and in
particular 10 Nil those whose
experience Ot personal sorrow
and that. 81 others has made
them more compassionate to-
wards the manifold human mis-
cries. We urgently invite them
With paiernal insiStcncP 10 pray
rlht 1,nrd that Hr NAV haSfen
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the weapons Of W.T. are laid
down and tranquility Of the
soul reigns once more, that then
the light and JOY Of true peace
may return once more and
shine rcsplendent on the trou-
bled world
with this hope in our heart.
We impart ~ y-ar -minenrr srd
10 our beloved clergy and peo-
pie Of Rome the apostolic bene-
diction."