Irish Civic Guards received by Pope - report

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collected and devotional bearing they entered the great temple and paid accomodate them . The Holy Father's entrance was greeted by a triple their chaplains and all joined in singing a hymn to the Pope and another is called Ireland - called of old the " Green " Isle . The beautiful among the numerous spectators who had already admired with intense But they are particularly welcome when they come from the country that allant Guards . Reformed into ranks , they hatched in perfect order by so great that one of the adjoining chambers had to be requisitioned to Angelus . This fervent and devotional act created a deep impression Just at this moment the bells of the Basilica announced their midday the Via della Fondenecta to the Apostolic Palace . Grouped again in the ( From the " Corriere d'Italia , Friday Oct. 19th 1928 . ) mounted to the Paral apartments where they were received privately by Inclosed in a precious casket suitably inscribed ; an offering for a two , mounted the Royal Staincase and entered the Consistorial Hall in hand to each one to kiss and determine to admire the banners . " that of the force belonging to a special Confraternity , and a painting in water . colour depicting the Dublin headquarters of the Civic Guards . " The Holy grapher , the Chevalier Felici . The general body then remained in the grouped on the platform of the great graduate " and there photographed . there moved off in column of march , with the banners of the Irish Free case . Shortly after I p.m. " the fuards , in ordered formation , two by the Irish Free State in green , while and gold and the Corps' assign in the Rome scanted the throne and was there presented with a beautiful their officers and Commander before the castle of St. Angelo , and from of all the faithful . of all the great Catholic family , in the house I presentations were then made , - an offering of a very substantial sum most beautiful address of creating and benediction . " We are most heavy believed sums to see run to greet was and by Ibins " a Jesuit , a Passionist and a secular Parish priest - dless you today in Rome in the House of the Roman Father . " of the head recalls to Our mind the great St. Patrick and Pope Celestine ; the island Yesterday the Holy Father received in solemn audience the Irish Anostles . Prayers were recited and a short address delivered by one Irish Civic Guards received by the Pope . a visit to the Blessed Sacrament and to the tomb of the Prince of the heartward while their Commandant . General O'Duffy with the three cha be with rich multicoloured embroidery . When this ceremony was over amation . The Holy Father then ressed round the room giving his THE PARAL " ADDRESS ile of San Damaso they posed for a photograph by the Panel Photo- hvan called " Faith of our Fathers " . On leaving the Basilica they we after having expressed his gratitude to the donors , delivered a wards . Before going to the Vatican the men were assembled with nd of their Corps at their head…