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John Morley: “But my wish as regards the Pope is that he should have the means of bringing those for whom he is responsible to fulfil…”

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But my wish as regards the Pope is that he should have the means of bringing those for whom he is responsible to fulfil the elementary duties of citizenship.
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John Morley

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Morley wishes for the Pope to have the ability to ensure that priests fulfill their civic duties, reflecting on the intersection of religion and citizenship.

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