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Vatican Sources Say Anti-Red Decree Has Universal Validity
Five Points Are Clarified In Rome Following publication of the Holy Office
Rome, April 26 U.P.I.).-Although political conditions on the island of Sicily are decree forbidding Catholics to vote for par believed to have prompted the Holy Office Decree forbidding Catholics to vote even for ties or candidates who unite with the ComChristian-oriented parties or candidates who collaborate with Communists, Vatican sour- munists and favour them by their actions, ces have made it clear that the Decree has universal application and should serve as a the N.C.W.C. News Service submitted five warning to Catholics everywhere that the Church will not tolerate collaboration between questions to a competent Vatican source her members and Communists or their friends. and received detailed answers. (
Publication of the Decree The questions asked were: vaded the exclusive field of They formed a "Sicilian Democrats as a whole are policies under Premier Anindicates that the ideologi- Christian Socialist Party" staunchly anti-Communist, tonio Segni, who stressed 1. How may one identify politics. cal battle between the Cath- and set up a Regional Gov- small groups of intellectuals free enterprise in contrast the nature of the decree? Still less has it violated olic Church and Commun- ernment under Milazzo, and young reformers in with the moderate "Centre- 2. What reference does the the Concordat between Italy ism is on again in full through an unholy alliance their ranks have been cla- Left" policies of his prdehave to the political and the Holy See, as is force. situation in Sicily? with the Communists and mouring for an "opening to claimed by the newspapers Fanfani. The fight in Sicily is tech- Left -Wing Socialists, Mon- the Left" and attacked 3. Is its application uni- and magazines controlled by Fanfani, an anti-Communically over an obscure archists and Neo-Fascists. Capitalism in violent terms. nist Social Reformer, had versa], including the Iron the Freemasons and secuCatholic "splinter group" The Regional Governlarists, which represent a Alfredo Cardinal Otta- vainly tried to win the sup- Curtain countries? which formed a "non-politi- ment, although it proclaim- viani. 4. Would you comment on minority of the Italian Pro -Secretary of the port of the Left -Wing cal" regional Government ed itself non-political and Holy Office, in a recent Socialists of Pietro Nenni the charge that the Church people. All the decree does with the Communists be- refrained from any Left- newspaper article has invaded politics? is to fulfil a strict duty imattacked for his minority Cabinet. cause of personal and pro- Wing measures, took a the Left decree apply posed on the Church by its -Wing Catholics as When he resigned in Jan- to 5. Does the vincial resentments. sharply polemical attitude 'these little Catholics joining a coali- founder, Jesus Christ, to sacristy -dwelluary, fellow -Christian DeThe actual issue, how- against the Central GovernGovernment of which teach all the faithful, to en ing Communists." mocrat Segni formed a one- tion ever, is far wider. Communists are a part? ment in Rome. lighten consciences and Office Decree The Holy party Cabinet with outside Small but growing groups Its appeals to Sicilians to Authorised answers were lead themon the road of of Catholics in Italy had rally against "oppression" co-incided with a shift to support from non-Commu- given to all but the last jtioo been tending to stray from from Rome were at times "`Centre -Right" in Italian nist groups. The use of one's .vote, question. This was answerthe path of anti-Commun- reminiscent of the early ed by a separate, but well- besides being a right, is also ism in the new atmosphere post-war agitation for a duty. More than apolitical informed, source. created by the preparations separate Sicilian State. The following answers a duty, it is a moral and for "Summit" talks and by Experts of the intricate religious right, as was statAdditions Are Begun were given: the less immediate Com- Sicilian politics agreed that 1. The nature of the de- ed masterfully by the late munist threat at home, the "Christian In connection with the extensions and cree is eminently religious Pope Pius XII: Socialists" In taking a stand were not Leftist in fact, This is so," he said, "at doctrinal. In these the Sicilian "Christian Social rather Rightist if anything additions to our premises our tenders closed and politics often touch and least when it is a matter of Group," many observers be- Their rebellion was prompt- on April 27. The lowest tender of £7,245 days sometimes invade the fields electing those people called lieve that Pope John ed partly by complaints of count ry morals and religion. It upon to ve to XXIII object was to stop local politicians who saw from Heath & Mackay of 196 Adelaide -ter., of asa nd its therefore unavoidable its constigti all wishful thinking of a themselves by-passed by was accepted by the Cathedral authorities is laws, those laws that refer that the acts by which re- particularly, possible "understanding" "Fanfani men" and a vague for example, )igloos authority defends its between Catholics and Com- Sicilian resentment against subject to a minor modification of plan. to the sanctification of holy subjects have repercussions The work of excavation commenced on May 5 and munists. "the people from the maindays, matrimony, the fampolitical level. building operations must be completed by August 1. on2.the He certainly seemed to land." The dishonest comment ily and the school and those But the consensus was have succeeded. of the Communist press that laws pertaining to the mulHis bombshell action de- that the Communist "Tro- nr v this ruling of the Sacred ti le social conditions under stroyed the illusion, care- jan Horse" in the GovernCongregation of the Holy justice and equity. ment of a strategic, It is therefore the task oil -rich fully built up by Red propsOffice was issued in the " Crowd Of 2,000 At Obsequies of the Church to explain to gandists, that despite the island of 5,000,000 inhabiinterest a par specific of faithful their moral Pope's denunciation of per- tants was dangerous in the titular political party is to the secution in Red China, John long run. absolutely denied. Still duties derived from that Testifies Esteem For Father Fahey be electoral right" (Speech to XXIII was "different" from Sicilian Issues more to be excluded should priests, March 16, Pius XII. The Christian Democrats A crowd estimated at 2,000 attended the be the assumption that it parish 1946). "Pope Roncalli like Pope are trying hard to explode constitutes an act contrary 5. Where it is a matter of Pacelli," the Communist the Milazzo coalition in the burial at the Karrakatta Cemetery on April to the autonomy of the reforming a Government in papers shouted after the June elections. A party 30 of the late V. Rev. J. Fahey, former parish gion of Sicily. which there are CommunPope's action on Sicily. committee has worked out Communism, which vio- ist Their campaign betrayed an electoral platform of priest of Cottesloe. the autonomy of the Ministers, the decree of !lates B. Ryan, Holy Office applies if The Rev. M. Relatives in this State in places and the independence bitterness over the collapse sweeping reform and econof real or pretended hopes. omit development t h a t parish priest of Quairading addition to Fr. M. B. Ryan of peoples, making them the collaboration of CathoThe Papal action came in should be palatable to Sicil- and nephew of Fr. Fahey (nephew), Sisters M. Stan- slaves, has no right to as - lies would be advantageous read the last prayers. Pre- islaus, M. John, M. Albeus sume the role of champion to the Communists. This is form of a Decree of the ians. the condition in the major Sacred Congregation of the Sicily's Catholic Bishops, viously the Most Rev. J. J. and M. Michael (nieces) all ly. sty of cases. Holy Office, barring Catho- in a joint statement, called Rafferty, Auxiliary Bishop, Presentation Sisters of Iona The3Si effect of this deIn very special circumlics from voting for non- the voters' attention to the had celebrated Pontifical Convent, Claremont, John cree is universal and is not Communist parties or can- Holy Office Decree and its Requiem Mass at the Star of Ryan, Goomalling (nephew) limited to the events in stances, however, it would didates who in practice col- obvious application to the the Sea Church, Cottesloe. and L. T. Ryan (uncle). Sicily. The publication of be necessary to apply the laborate with the Reds. Fr. M. B. Ryan was dea- Cousins are Mrs. Alderson, the decree is, however, pertinent moral principles Milazzo group. The embarrassed "Chris- con, the V. Rev. John Ryan, Miss F. Ryan, L. Ryan, closely related to the politi- and choose the lesser of two Vatican Radio later exand Rodd. R.I.P. cal situation in Sicily, as evils, in which case the deplained that Catholics vet- tian Socialists" in a "Con- 0.M.I., sub-deacon, the Rev. Aloysius .................... McCormack assistant Assembly" last J. was demonstrated by the cree would not apply. ing for fellow -travelling stituent l'N The recent decree is a groups did not incur ex- week tried to argue that the priest and the Rev. T. in which the statePatriciaGets manner ment of the Sicilian Bishops corollary to the decree of communication, but "can Holy Office Decree did not Phelan, M.C. The Rev. Most L. J. not be admitted to the Sac- quite apply to them. They followed closely upon its 1949 which excommunicates Catholics joining the Corn raments because they lack reiterated their loyalty to Goody, Bishop of Banbury, publication. the Church and asked was present in the sanctuary the proper disposition." Therefore this decree re- munist Party or aiding it. during Mass and at to presided "time" conform 'The with the present decree, there Excommunication applies fers to all the countries, rethe chanting of the Solemn only to active Communists, decision of the Bishops. gions and movements where fore, should be interpreted One leading member and Office for the dead by more the radio said. the intention of collabora- in that light. The present The unofficial Vatican three lesser officials broke than 100 priests. tion between Communists decree refers to the election The church was filled to City magazine, "Ossetvatore away from the "Christian and Catholics develops. of representatives of the overflowing and Socialists" the conafter the Holy Della Domenica," qualified Such circumstances are People; the 1949 decree es gregation included Ministers the Decree by saying that it Office Decree. found not only in countries tablishes canonical sancAlthough Sicily was the of the Crown and officials appeared obviously to apply dominated by the Commun- tions against persons regisonly to countries where occasion that prompted the of the Returned Soldiers' ists, but also in other tered with the Communist there are fully free elec- Decree, Catholic sources left League. nations where certain trends Party and who support it no doubt that its scope was The late Fr. Fahey is tions. and movements have arisen knowingly and willingly. survived by his brothers Even with those qualifia- wider. which would attribute to In the Iron Curtain coun"The terms of the Holy Philip and Michael of Tiptions, the Holy Office Decree themselves the name of liens, oflic:.,wweiyor,glytli,e condihad a tremendous impact, Office Decree are universal: perary, Ireland, Sister M. Christian although they to all coun- Albsus, St. Louis' Convent, particularly in Sicily where They refer have fallen into the insid- cult to verify. voters go to the polls on tries and movements where Monaghan, Ireland, Mrs. ious net of collaborationism of Mrs. collaborationism of Ryan, Hammersley and ideas June 7 to elect a new Repromoted by every means gional Assembly with wide the Catholics with the Corn- Mrs. Hefferman (sisters), in every circumstance Miss Patricia Rutherford, and munists rise and develop," * autonomous powers. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. by- the Communists. A group of Sicilian Cath- the Vatican City newspaper the Iron Cur- Recollection Day Rutherford of BruceRegarding olics under former Re- "Osservatore Romano" said. Photograph Credit William,,___ taro countries, there is good A day of recollection for Silvio The Vatican Radio said President The photograph of the Rock, W" won the State reason to ask oneself whethgional priests of the metropollMilazzo broke away from later that the Decree was late Fr. John Fahey which Medal, Trinity College for er free elections really do the tan area will be conducted Italy's Christian Democratic made necessary by the was reproduced in laid Art of Speech. exist there and therefore at the Redemptorist Mon "continued Utopian Miss illusion week's issue was the work Rutherford, who is a whether the electorate has Party last year in protest Perth, on against the alleged "dicta- of possible convergence" be- of the Van Daek Photo student of St. Mary's Con- areal freedom of choice. Tuesday, May 12, cointoiler methods of then tween Catholiism and Corn- graphic Studio, 6 Napoleon- vent, Bruce Rock, also won 4. In the publication of mewing N 10 a.m. at mumsm. and Party Premier -Secretthis medal the two previous the Holy Office decree the __. st., Cottesloe. Although Italy's Christian * ary, Amintore Fanfani. * years. Church has by no means m- IT J
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