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...nothing more than the random rise and fall of men and ideas, false starts and sudden brainstorms, erratic bursts of passion and apathy, brief setbacks and partial victories, is later discovered to be-in the light of America's gradual unveiling as the New Athens, New Rome and New Jerusalem all in one -an inevitable sequence of interlocking events, a divine code...
...solemn splendor of St. Peter's in Rome, 500 North American Indians last week knelt and prayed during a pontifical Mass, along with 25,000 worshipers from around the world. The men's fan-shaped, feathered headdresses and bright sashes, the women's sequined gowns and colored headbands mingled with the scarlet robes of cardinals and the purple of bishops under the dome of the basilica. The Indians, representing 35 tribes from ten states and Canada, came bearing gifts for Pope John Paul II, including a peace pipe and beaded leather moccasins. But the purpose of their...
...such detailed analysis can be applied to Jimmy Carter. He came in his glistening Marine helicopter through a clear and soft Rome night last week to start his new European adventure, settling in the shadows of the Quirinale Palace, which sits atop the highest of the Eternal City's seven hills, a panorama of enduring dignity and beauty...
...tougher and more wary. That is why the joint statement issued in Rome went straight to the problems of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the American hostages in Iran and the Middle East peace negotiations. That is why Carter fired off his letter to West Germany's Helmut Schmidt to make sure of German support for new nuclear missiles in Europe...
...long-haired young man in blue jeans was due in Paris in a few hours. Standing in Rome's Fiumicino Airport, he looked at his Air France boarding pass and realized he had been seated in the coach section. He was thus unable to be with a companion who was ticketed in first class. "I can't upgrade this," he said, "I don't have enough money with...