" With us is the whole of humanity which looks for bread, and freedom rather than for the sword, which kills and destroys. With us is that Christ who, in brotherly love, gave his fundamental and solemn commandment, the substance of His religion, the promise of salvation for individuals and nations.
" Mindful that human works avail nothing without Divine aid, we invite all men to turn their gaze on high and to ask the Lord with fervent prayers that His Christian mercy may descend abundantly on this tortured world, and placate the angers and bring the shining dawn of a calmer future. In this expectation, in this hope, we impart to all' men of heart our paternal benediction."