874 - 7 February 1961

874

7 February 1961

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Letter from +Riberi to +McQuaid regarding correspondence from the Secretariat of State regarding the Holy Father’s speech at the annual ceremony of the offering of candles on the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin. The Holy Father stated in his speech that he would send three candles to every capital city in the world. Two candles are to be sent to the most ancient religious communities in the city or its vicinity. The third candle will be placed at the disposal of the Ordinary for the work of the institution which is dearest to him. The candles will be sent to the Archbishop as soon as they arrive.

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