The Roman Catholic Bishops of the U.S., gathered in Washington for their annual meeting, last week issued a candid and eloquent appraisal of U.S. morals, with emphasis on morality in politics. For a nation shamed by a year of exposure of scandal in public office, the bishops' statement made sober reading. Excerpts:
"An alarming parallel exists between the situation facing us today and that which faced the Roman Empire 1,500 years ago ... barbarism on the outside, refined materialism and moral decay within . . . The lessons of history are evident to those with eyes that will see. The Roman Empire...
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