AURORA

AURORA. - Daily newspaper published in Rome from 1 Jan. 1880 to 11 July ’81. It was founded under the auspices of Leone XIII, chiefly through the work of the Olivetan mons. Placido M. Schiaffino, and edited, until 31 Jan. ’81, by the historian mons. BALA (v.). The newspaper, whose subtitle described it as “political, religious, literary,” was neither an official nor an unofficial organ of the S. Sede. It was considered inspired by “conciliationist” principles, and engaged in heated polemics with intransigent newspapers, particularly with Milan’s Osservatore cattolico. Its sudden end was attributed to a notice published in its columns concerning certain ecclesiastical promotions, which allegedly displeased Leone XIII. The newspaper, which was of very large format (64 × 47 cm.), frequently enlisted distinguished contributors.