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Foreign News August 1, 1906

Albuquerque Morning Journal

Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico

What is this article about?

In Rome on July 31, the Pope warmly received American pilgrims led by Bishop Gabriells and McCrane, who conveyed President Roosevelt's regards and US religious policies. The Pope expressed high esteem for Roosevelt and love for the United States.

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POPE WELCOMES AMERICAN PILGRIMS

Pontiff Expresses High Regard for President Roosevelt.

Rome, July 31.-The Pope today received the American pilgrimages conducted by Right Rev. Henry Gabriells, bishop of Ogdensburg, N. Y., and John J. McCrane, of Brooklyn, N. Y.

Bishop Gabriells read an address in which he said that Catholicism was making rapid strides in the United States, due to the complete freedom which the church enjoyed and the good will of the American authorities.

He quoted President Roosevelt as sending the Pope his profound regards, declaring it his policy to treat Protestants and Catholics alike and saying that he expects there will be Catholic as well as Protestant presidents. The Pope thanked the bishop most warmly, expressing his great love for the United States and his very high esteem for President Roosevelt.

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Affairs Diplomatic Political

What keywords are associated?

Pope Reception American Pilgrims Catholicism Us Roosevelt Regards

What entities or persons were involved?

Pope Henry Gabriells John J. Mccrane President Roosevelt

Where did it happen?

Rome

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Rome

Event Date

July 31

Key Persons

Pope Henry Gabriells John J. Mccrane President Roosevelt

Outcome

the pope expressed great love for the united states and high esteem for president roosevelt; thanked the bishop warmly.

Event Details

The Pope received American pilgrimages conducted by Bishop Henry Gabriells of Ogdensburg, N.Y., and John J. McCrane of Brooklyn, N.Y. Bishop Gabriells read an address noting rapid strides of Catholicism in the US due to church freedom and goodwill of authorities, quoting President Roosevelt's profound regards, policy of equal treatment for Protestants and Catholics, and expectation of Catholic presidents.

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