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opening of our spiritual exercises.

- Did you hear the radio?

- Yes. At 7:
00 and 7:30.

What news on the epidemic?

Ten cases in Rome's outskirts,

and three dead at Lecce.

That would make 35 dead so far,

is that right?

No, it's 50.

Arithmetic is not my strong point.

How is it?

Low.

His Eminence's car is

now approaching.

It stops at the entrance,

where the waiting throng

pay His Eminence their

warm respects.

The Cardinal is welcomed by a

respectful Don Gaetano,

director of our spiritual exercises,

and of all the participants.

Now, some statistical data.

This year there are 103 participants,

while last year there were only 89.

This is further proof of the interest

in our conventions,

as a centre of orientation in

these difficult times.

- They'll make him Pope.

- He's too young.

This year too, the participants

are very distinguished.

Amongst those already present,

are four government ministers,

nine under-secretaries,

thirteen MP's,

six senators, four chairmen

of state enterprises,

nine deputy chairmen,

three general managers,

five chairmen of insurance

and financial institutions,

three top magistrates,

two newspaper editors,

three regional editors,

and many other authorities,

political and economic.

We see the arrival of Senator Lombo,

accompanied by his sons,

Under-secretary Aldo, and Hon. Franco.

A family which has done much

for the city and the nation.

Again this year, they didn't want

to miss this moment of spirituality,

for which they've always

shown great fondness.

Please Father, go away.

He's not coming. Let's go back to Rome.

- Too bad for him!

This is our chance for a new start.

He'll be left out.

Let's give them enough rope

to hang themselves.

We mustn't make mistakes.

Let's stay.

I don't agree. It's dangerous.

- The deacon.

Don Gaetano goes to meet them.

Senator Lombo pays his respects.

Here are some other famous

participants.

Mrs. Capra Porfiri, mother of

the minister Capra Porfiri,

whose work in defence of

religious education is well known.

Let them speak first.

Someone always does.

Don't say "painfully",

or "regretfully", or "sadly",

and above all, talk magmatically,

as you always do.

Anyway, they don't believe you as

you don't believe them.

Speak 'officialese' only if

you have nothing to say.

You are assembled here...

of your own free will, as always.

In isolation, and stripped of

all your privileges and affections,

to create through prayer,

meditation and talks,

a language which will bring

you closer to God.

But will God want to listen to you?

You are all politicians.

You are God's privileged children.

You govern this country in the

name of the faith.

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