CATHOLICISM IN THE WORLD CRISIS.

Discusses the influence of politics on the Roman Catholic Church. Development of the ancient and primitive custom to gain spiritual benefits; Significance of a Holy Year for faithful communicants of the Roman Catholic Church; Views Pope Pius XII as a great political figure as well as a great spiritual leader; Maintenance of close contact of the Church with political affairs over the world; Issue of pastoral letters to put the full weight of religious authority behind certain political parties; Recovery of political influence by the Church.