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The Pope and Republicanism

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Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Feb 5, 1894

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 20, No. 14.

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The Pope and Republicanism

Pope Leo XIII. has shown his love for the principles of republicanism by creating a count. This title in Italian is Cameriere segreta di Cappa e Spada, in other words, the distinguished honor of private Chamberlain of the Cape and Sword. It is the highest rank, nearest to the papal throne. The one upon whom is placed this burden is an Irishman of Chicago, Hon. W. J. Onahan by name, for the services he has rendered the church. The pope loves the republic, doubtless, as he says; he ought to; he is faring well at its hands; but he does not know what republican principles are. He has never tasted them.