Religion: Ten Days That Shook His Grace

Somewhat to his surprise the Archbishop of York at his first U.S. news conference had found newsmen less interested in religion in Britain than religion in Russia, which Dr. Garbett visited for ten days last year. Twice last week he spoke his mind on this controversial topic:

At the Church Club's dinner last week at Manhattan's Waldorf-Astoria he said: "There is an undoubted revival of religion [in Russia], Complete freedom of worship within their churches is granted to all religions. Anti-God propaganda has been suspended, godless museums are closed, and respect for religion is encouraged. The Orthodox Church has greater freedom than...

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