The Roman Catholics of Lisbon have beep much excited at the discovery that BOine\of the priestg of the city are memberi. of the Society of Freemasons, which every Catholic layman is forbidden to join. The Archbishop is apparently unable to deal with the natter, as rigorous measures or suspension might only lead to graver ■candals. The Papal Nuncio has taken up the subject, and in a letter which he has uddresied to Leo XIII. he. points out as the safest remedy the calling of the said priests to Eome, and there to place them in a monastery. Mistress—But I thought you were very comfortable, Mary? Mary—Yes, mem; but the young man aB keeps company with me thinks there s too many gentlemen visitors come here, and they might wean me from his young affections; »o, with your permission, I will not be, a medium for contention..
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Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2979, 2 September 1878, Page 3
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146Untitled Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2979, 2 September 1878, Page 3
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