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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-191-025
This folder contains telegrams and memoranda regarding diplomatic relations between the Vatican and Poland; the health of Pope John XXIII; and a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) memorandum titled, “Change in the Church,” discussing the Pope’s position and attitude towards Christianity, social and economic issues, and political issues in relation to the Soviet Union and other communist states.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-031-037
This folder consists of correspondence collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, with and concerning Pope John XXIII. Materials are mainly official greetings and messages of thanks exchanged between Pope John XXIII and President Kennedy. Correspondence relating to the death of Pope John XXIII, including President Kennedy's statement and condolence letter and the official announcement by the cardinal bishops, priests, and deacons of the Holy Roman Church are also included. This folder contains some foreign language material.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-031-036
This folder consists of correspondence collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, with and concerning Pope John XXIII. Materials include letters from both President Kennedy and Pope John XXIII, as well as memorandums from the Department of State concerning this correspondence.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-128-005
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the State of Vatican City. Materials in this folder include a draft of a statement regarding President Kennedy's upcoming visit to Vatican City and correspondence between President Kennedy and Pope John XXIII, including a handwritten letter written by the Pope.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-242-001
This folder includes material related to President John F. Kennedy's trip to Italy, including schedules, background papers, and briefing materials for President Kennedy's discussions with President Antonio Segni and other Italian government officials. The folder also includes material regarding a proposed meeting between First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and Pope John XXIII.