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Gorton, John

Period of Service: 10/01/1968 - 10/03/1971
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Release Date:
29/05/1970
Release Type:
Media Release
Transcript ID:
2233
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VISIT BY THE POPE - STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER, MR JOHN GORTON

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FOR PRESS: P. M. No 61/ 1970
VISIT BY THE POPE
Statement by the Prime Minister, John Gorton
The Prime Minister, Mr. Gorton, said tonight that he was
delighted that the Pope would be visiting Australia.
It would be an historic occasion for Australia and for the
Catholic Church. It would be the first time the Po0pe had travelled so
far from the Holy City.
Mr. Gorton said he felt sure the visit would be warmly welcomed,
not only by the large Roman Catholic community, but by all Australians.
CANBERRA 29 May, 1970

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