He adds that in the bombardment of Rome on March 18th, the homes of   
numerous civilians were hit, while the large general hospital of Rome,   
known as the "Policlinico", as well as other smaller hospitals, was   
seriously damaged.  Because of this fact, many persons were killed   
outright, and the necessary work of providing medical assistance for the   
 wounded and the dying was rendered particularly difficult. 
 
                                                            
 
 
The Cardianl Secretary avails himself of this present communication to   
remark the fact that Allied aircraft still fly over the territory of the   
Vatican City State.  His Eminence wishes to bring this to the attention of   
the United States Government, which has given repeated assurances that the   
neutrality of the Vatican would be duly respected, particularly in view of   
the danger of crashing planes, or of the accidential or forced release of   
                   bombs in an emergency.                   
 
                                                            
 
 
entiments of high personal regard and wih every best wish I 
 
                                                            
 
 
                     Sincerely yours,                       
 
                                                            
 
 
Archbishop of Laodicea  
                                                            
 
                     Apostolic Delegate