1955 Press Photo Reporters surround Cardinal Spellman aboard the liner Brazil

Reporters surround Cardinal Spellman aboard the liner Brazil here prior to his sailing 7/7/55 with 310 pilgrims who will attend the 36th Eucharistic Congree in Rio de Janeiro. Cardinal Spellman was expected to visit Argentina despite the current strife between the Peron government and the Catholic Church.

Photo is dated 1955.

Photo measures 9.25 x 7 inches.