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In 1960, Monsignor Loris Capovilla (later an archbishop) served as a secretary to Pope John XXIII and writes from Vatican City. He sent a stole worn by John XXIII upon becoming Pope as a gift to Merton through Capovilla's friend Dr. Barbato in 1960.
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See also the "John XXIII, Pope" and "Fox, James" files.
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1960/02/29 |
TAL to Merton |
C'est avec une grande joie que j'ai l'honneur de vous transmettre confidentiellement quelques petits |
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sending some confidential words from Pope John XXIII in response to Merton's 1960/02/11 letter - his pleasure in receiving the book - sending stole and other souvenirs to Gethsemani - praise for his writings and idea of retreats [for Protestants] / Lorenzo Barbato
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1960/04/11 |
TL[c] from Merton |
Nous avons eu hier la grande joie de recevoir M. le Dr. Lorenzo Barbato, qui nous a remis le paquet |
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Dr. Lorenzo Barbato / joy in receiving book from the Holy Father on sacred art and architecture - Merton mentions his book in progress, Art and Worship / talk with Dr. Barbato on Japanese culture, and about ecumenism with the Orthodox Church
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1960/05/no? |
TLS to Merton |
Come promisi con la lettera del 29 febbraio , arrivata a Trappist da qualche tempo , eccomi |
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1963/01/no? |
TLS[x] to Merton |
Je pense à vous parfois au cours des recontres que me ménage la bonne Providence, qui me conduit |
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[copy from a monk at Bose via James Forest]
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