"He quickly saw that the question must be considered not merely in relation to present politics but also in relation to the past history of Ireland, and he delayed his final report in order to consider the question in this broader aspect. Meanwhile the Holy See issued its condemnation of the Plan of Campaign. Persico returned to Rome much disappointed."
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Ignatius Persico
Ignatius Persico (30 January 1823 – 7 December 1895) was an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church.
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