Quum diuturnum

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Quum diuturnum is an encyclical of Pope Leo XIII. , it is dated December 25, 1898 and is an invitation to all bishops of the Latin American countries to hold an episcopal conference in Rome .

He is following the request of the Latin American bishops , as they would find this more practicable. It is the long and arduous journeys to Latin America that could complicate a conference, and a conference under the leadership of the Holy See is desired . The Pope promises to convene such an assembly next year.

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