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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1962

Page

2

Pope authorises ecumenical speed up at Vatican recess

Pope John directed new rules to shorten and consolidate 70 plus council projects into 20 titles during the nine month recess. A special commission will coordinate drafting as 2,200 council fathers meet in St Peter's Basilica amid reports of the Pontiff's improving condition.

Vatican City Pope John Vatican Ecumenical Council St. Peter's Basilica John Vatican

Catholic Bishops Press Voluntary Film Classifications

Five American Catholic bishops appointed by the U S hierarchy urged Hollywood to adopt voluntary film classifications to help parents pick suitable movies for children. They warned they would back legislation to require public agencies to publish lists if the industry does not comply.

Washingson AAP U.S

World law leaders indict Spain over rule of law

The International Commission of Jurists criticised totalitarianism in Francoist Spain. It charged penal laws protect the regime, suppress opposition, restrict worship and conscience, and curb civil and political rights. Up to 250,000 imprisoned and 192,684 death sentences reported 1939 to 1944. Sir Leslie Munro urged recognition of individual dignity by Madrid.

Geneva Spain Franco Leslie Munro Comtrof Niews Sir Leslig

Biggest Eater in All Sea Claims Hiatus in Spain

Jose Puyo, 80, says he is the biggest eater in Spain. He reportedly feasted after entering Madrid, consuming 46 amb chops and large quantities of steak and other foods, with wine, as reported by British United Press.

Madrid Jose Puyo Spain United Ress

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