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...papal message to priests upon their Holy Thursday renewal of vows, but to Vatican watchers the occasion was anything but routine. Along with the 8,000-word statement on the priesthood, two chapters of which were a virtual mini-encyclical on celibacy, John Paul issued a 1,600-word letter to the world's bishops, exhorting them to make certain that priests follow his teachings. Only the Vatican has the power to release a priest from his vows. During John Paul's half year as Pope, the Vatican has received more than 300 petitions from individual priests...
Luther M. Ragin '76, a second year student at the Law School who wrote the letter with the three members of the Class of '69 said yesterday the letter is designed to "provide a comprehensive reply to Bok's statement on divestiture" issued April...
Koblitz said the letter will be sent to members of the Class of '69 with information on the reunion, a statement from those who oppose divestiture and possibly Bok's open statement on divestiture...
Robert E. Kaufman '62, associate dean for finance and administration, said he believes the letter "is a continuation of the strong feelings that existed in the class...
Wesley E. Profit '69, instructor in psychology at the McLEAN Hospital and another author of the letter, said yesterday the current dissatisfaction with Harvard's policy toward its South Africa related investments "shows that the University hasn't learned anything in the last ten years...