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If this be indeed the Pope's meaning, his aspirations are now less likely than ever to be realised.
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Thomas Erskine Holland
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Holland expresses skepticism about the Pope's ability to realize his aspirations in the context of international relations.
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