From Our Vaults 91 Years Ago: August 5, 1931
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Pope Pius XI tackles fascists
Pope Pius XI has issued a strongly-worded and detailed encyclical on fascist aggression, and in anticipation of fascist interference has taken great precaution to ensure that his letter will reach the outside world. The encyclical was written as a response to ongoing conflict between Italian dictator Benito Mussolini’s regime and the Holy See, which has included the disbandment by the regime of youth and student associations affiliated to the Catholic Action movement. Pius also criticised the fascist press for publishing insults and “injurious words” against the Church and the pope himself.
Church calls for drug action
The Catholic Church has called for an immediate end to the illicit trade in drugs, and urged the adoption of a strict plan which would limit their manufacture.
Equal rights for women?
A debate was held by the St Michael’s Catholic Club in Rondebosch, Cape Town, on the question of whether women should have equal rights with men. After an animated discussion, with both sides represented by two men and two women each, the motion in favour was lost.
Is China safe from Reds?
In his editorial, Southern Cross editor Fr John Colgan writes that “signs are evident that the influence of the communists in China is waning, temporarily at least, if not permanently”. However, there remains a strong possibility of a new civil war on a larger scale than the previous one.
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