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"Carl Friedrich, the Divine Word procurator general... found [several high-ranking members of the Roman Curia] particularly supportive of a seminary for Blacks.
Cardinal Laurenti even arranged a private audience for Friedrich with Pope Benedict XV, who applauded the plan"
Cardinal Laurenti even arranged a private audience for Friedrich with Pope Benedict XV, who applauded the plan"
"When Friedrich referred to the possible opposition of some American bishops to the project, Benedict observed that it made no difference whether they objected, since he, the pope, supported the plan and “above the bishops stands the Pope.”"
"If Janser experienced difficulties with bishops, the pope instructed Friedrich, Janser should appeal directly to the Holy Father."
