[World & nation Pro- to U.S. known as a 'man of broad vision' VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Archbishop According to the Vatican, Archbishop , the Vatican's rep­ Cacciavillan, in addition to his native resentative in since 1981, has been Italian, knows English, French, Spanish named me new apostolic pro-nuncio to the and German. United States. Archbishop Laghi was named apostolic He succeeds Archbishop , me delegate in me United States on Dec. 10, Vatican's representative in the United 1980, and was elevated to apostolic pro- States for nearly 10 years. Archbishop nuncio in April 1984 after me United States Laghi earlier this year was appointed head and the Vatican had established formal dip­ of die Vatican Congregation for Cauiolic lomatic relations mree montiis earlier. Education. Prior to 1984, me Vatican's represen­ The appointment of Archbishop Cac­ tative in Washington carried the title of ciavillan, who thus holds me rank of Vati­ apostolic delegate. His role was largely can ambassador to the United States, was mat of representative to me church in the AP/Wtde World Photos announced at me Vatican June 13. United States, and he did not hold the rank APPEALING FOR HELP — The Rev. Eddie Gibson leads some of the Archbishop Cacciavillan, 63, also was of ambassador. thousands of protesters outside the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, named the Vatican's permanent observer to At the Vatican, Archbishop Cacciavillan in a march, June 14, appealing to the United States for help in ending the Organization of American States based was described as a skilled mediator and as the African nation's tribal war. in Washington. Archbishop Laghi also a "man who will listen." held that position. In a statement released in Washington, A priest for 41 years, Archbishop Cac­ Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk of Cincin­ ciavillan entered the Vatican's diplomatic nati, president of the National Conference Pols who back legal abortion risk corps in 1959. He worked as part, of the of Catholic Bishops, called the new pro- diplomatic corps in the Philippines and in nuncio "a man of broad vision." Spain before returning to to serve in "We look forward to Archbishop Cac­ excommunication, cardinal says the Vatican Secretariat of State in 1967-76. ciavillan's sharing mat vision witii us," NEW YORK (CNS) - In a 12-page The other is further dividing society on this Paul VI in 1976 named Archbishop said Archbishop Pilarczyk. "We offer to spread in his archdiocesan newspaper, tormenting question" of abortion. Cacciavillan to be apostolic pro-nuncio to him the warm welcome of Catholics in this Cardinal John J. O'Connor of New York The editorial said the cardinal was im­ . He was transferred to India by nation, and we pledge to him our loyalty has warned that Catholic politicians who posing "a religious test of his own" for Pope John Paul U on May 9,1981. and support as we go about our common back legal abortion risk excommunication politicians and that he should "stop leaning While remaining apostolic pro-nuncio to mission, in the family of the church.' \ — possibly the church's "only option" for on Catholic public officials now working to India, Archbishop Cacciavillan also was Cardinal James A. Hickey of avoiding scandal. heal, not divide, the rest of society." Also appointed apostolic pro-nuncio to Nepal in Washington welcomed the new pro-nuncio "Where Catholics are perceived not only on June 17, Cardinal O'Connor told 1985. to the Archdiocese of Washington. as treating church teaching on abortion reporters after his Sunday Mass that he has Archbishop Cacciavillan was born Aug. "Truly Archbishop Cacciavillan brings with contempt but helping to multiply abor­ "no intention of excommunicating 14, 1926 in Novale Di Valdagno in me to Washington a unique view of interna­ tions by advocating legislation supporting anyone." province of Vicenza, . He was ordain­ tional life and broad knowledge of me abortion, or by making public funds Urging reporters to read his full state­ ed a priest of me Diocese of Vicenza on church mroughout the world," Cardinal available for abortion," the cardinal stated ment, he said his intention in issuing it was June 26, 1949. Hickey said. June 14, "bishops may decide that, for the to prevent, rather than advocate, excom­ common good, such Catholics must be munication and that the church doesn't warned that they are at risk of excom­ "want to see people excommunicated. munication. If such actions persist, bishops We're talking about... trying in every way may consider excommunication the only possible to bring it about that individuals option." won't excommunicate themselves. He also said that when candidates back­ "I have never threatened to excom­ ing abortion run against each other, municate anybody," he said. "I have It's 102 Catholics could "in good conscience" not never suggested mat any other bishop vote. should excommunicate anybody. I have no The cardinal's warning drew arguments intention of excommunicating anybody. in fhe Den. for freedom of choice from two New York And I don't say in any way whatsoever that politicians who have refused to oppose I'm threatening politicians." legalized abortion despite their beliefs as Cardinal O'Connor's observations were Catholics. published in a 12-page pull-out "special "The church leadership, led by me car­ edition" inside Catholic New York. He dinal, the , and the emphasized mat he Was not writing in his pope — we defer to them, respect them and capacity as chairman of the U.S. bishops' let them speak for certain authority," re­ Committee for Pro-Life Activities, but marked Governor Mario Cuomo". "But I'm merely as archbishop of New York. a layman and I speak for myself. It's about Entitled "Abortion: Questions and An­ people having the choice in our democracy swers," the cardinal's statement covered and the freedom to have the choice. I have various points of the abortion issue, not changed my opinion about that, nor discussed in a question-and-answer format. willl." '' Sometimes,'' Cardinal O' Connor Rep. Charles Range!, D-N.Y., whose wrote, "if ordinary Catiioliqs see a promi­ Oo you-know Rheem? When your air conditioner loses its cool, you want abortion views led to his being barred from nent individual ignore the church's heat relief fast. That's why you should call Brandt. From our complete line speaking at a Catholic high school com­ teaching and go unpunished by the church, of high-efficiency Rheem lair conditioners, we will help you select the best mencement, called the cardinal's remarks they are confused and scandalized." Rheem for your home. Rneem's high quality units have been around for "intemperate." The cardinal wrote that "as much as I over 50 years, so you know, an energy-saving Rheem air conditioner will keep your family cool and help you save money summer after summer. So "Intimidating and threatening people is' want to be understanding of the complex­ if you want Rheem quality, call Brandt, your Rheem connection to summer not the sensitive and churchly thing to do,'' ities of political life, and its responsibilities heat relief. he told United Press International. "We and pressures, and not jump to harsh con­ have to recognize that God made all of us- clusions, I simply cannot find anything in and we must make up- our own minds on authentic Catholic teaching that can sup­ issues without the interference of bishops port a 'personally opposed, but' position. iiiimi|iiiiiiii _ and cardinals. "Nor can I find it consistent with I :! . I l>. "Threats like tiiis are inconsistent with Catholic teaching or me natural moral law spiritual leadership," he said. "I think this to support abortion in any way, by legisla­ Heating and Air Conditioning type of language is intemperate, mean- tion, a call for funding, or silence born of a llllllllillllllllHHHHIIIIIIIIllllllllHH spirited and in contempt of Christian and refusal to seek a reversal of legislation Catholic belief." supporting abortion," he added. 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But, the paper said, outsiders may "res­ Senior Citizen pond with profound regret" to the car­ Cardinal O'Connor countered this posi­ I Ibull feel comfortable 288-4270 Discount tion, however, by saying, "It does not I n>ui dinal's statement because it "risks impos­ us!" 946 ATLANTIC AVENUE ing two painful prices on the public. One is seem harsh to suggest mat if we are to call I with (i driving able public servants from office. Continued on page 15 d>

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