Correspondence between +McQuaid and William Norton relating to the Demonstration in Rome to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of ‘Rerum Novarum’.

Draft reply in +McQuaid’s handwriting. He does not see the necessity of publishing the Letter of Benedict XIV at this date. If Jews are acting unjustly the action to take is indicated by the law of the State. Notes it is not clear what direct Catholic Action means. 3/ 24/6. 2 May 1941 Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from George Griffin. He tries to explain what Direct Catholic Action means by quoting Pope Leo XIII’s Rerum Novarum. He intends to follow these principles.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from J.P. Walshe, Ambasciata D’Irlanda, Roma. Refers to the letter he sent to Mr. Norton, Labour Party, regarding the Rerum Novarum celebration; and dissuading the President from visiting the Vatican so soon after his previous visit.