Archbishop Francis J. Spellman, in the course of a speech in St. Patrick’s Cathedral today as he was invested with the Sacred Pallium, condemned “lawlessness and violence in speech and action” and lauded interfaith cooperation for peace.
“I am opposed to traitors to the United States,” the Archbishop said, “even though they wave American flags and call themselves patriots. I am opposed to lawlessness and violence in speech and in action.”
Recalling President Roosevelt’s words about “trust in a divine plan,” Archbishoy Spellman said: “Catholics, Protestants and Jews can concur in that expression and be heartened at the collaboration of a union of endeavor, if not in belief, of all those who are on the side of right and justice.”
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