Priest Describes Meeting With Joseph Stalin In News Conference

The transcript discusses a mission to Moscow, undertaken alone by an American citizen, who engaged in discussions with Stalin. Two key questions were posed to Stalin, who responded affirmatively, asserting that persecution of the Roman Catholic Church by the Soviet government is inadmissible. Stalin also expressed willingness to cooperate with the Holy Father against such persecution. The transcript concludes with mention of a historic document signed by Stalin.

What was the significance of the speaker's solo mission to Moscow?

• He was there to negotiate trade agreements.

• He went alone as an American citizen to discuss important matters.

• He was invited as a representative of the Soviet government.

• He was accompanied by a delegation.

What was Marshall Stalin's response to the first question posed by the speaker?

• He denied any persecution of the Roman Catholic Church.

• He affirmed that persecution and coercion of the Roman Catholic Church by the Soviet government is inadmissible.

• He suggested further discussions were needed.

• He ignored the question.

What additional step did Marshall Stalin agree to in response to the second question?

• He proposed a new treaty with the Church.

• He agreed to meet with the Pope.

• He was willing to cooperate with the Holy Father against any persecution.

• He decided to visit the Vatican.

What makes the document signed by Marshall Stalin historic?

• It was the first document signed by Stalin.

• It included a promise to end all religious activities.

• It was a trade agreement with the Vatican.

• It showed Stalin's willingness to cooperate with the Holy Father against persecution.

What was the main focus of the speaker's discussion with Marshall Stalin?

• Military alliances.

• Trade agreements between the US and the Soviet Union.

• Cultural exchanges.

• The persecution of the Roman Catholic Church.