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American Opinion On Diplomatic Relations With The Vatican, 1945-1965, Dennis Lynn Pettibone
American Opinion On Diplomatic Relations With The Vatican, 1945-1965, Dennis Lynn Pettibone
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The debate over American diplomatic relations with the Vatican is almost as old as the Republic. It became a matter of serious concern-especially for many Protestant leaders--when Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed Myron C. Taylor to be his "personal representative" to His Holiness. This concern was increased by the continuation of Taylor's mission after Roosevelt's death and the end of World War II. The White House received protesting letters from a wide variety of sources. One of the most outspoken critics of this mission was Christian Century. Resolutions urging Taylor's recall were passed by several Protestant groups. When a delegation …