ACTIVITY OF VATICAN
PLEA TO GOVERNMENTS ENDEAVOURS OF, IL DUCE (Reed. Aug. 29, 12.30 D.m.) LONDON, Aug. 28. A message from Rome states that the Pope to-dby received the British Minister. It is, learned that the Pope instructed his, nuncios in the European capitals to urge the respective Governments to continue negotiating to avoid war, The Pope suspended a scheduled audience with General Franco for to-day. The semi-official Italian news service reports active consultations between Signor Mussolini and Herr Hitler. II Duce is said to be making every effort to lessen the international tension and support the cause of peace. Signor Gayda states that Signor Mussolini cannot accomplish the miracle of averting war alone. Any appeal for meditation must entail understanding and respect for the needs and rights of all.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20028, 29 August 1939, Page 6
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