Arthur Roche is a British bishop and cardinal of the Catholic Church. He has been prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments since 2021. He was previously secretary of the congregation from 2012 to 2021.

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1950Albert François Lebrun, French engineer and politician, 15th President of France (born 1871)^[†]

Albert François Lebrun was a French politician who served as President of France from 1932 to 1940. He was the last president of the Third Republic. He was a member of the centre-right Democratic Republican Alliance (ARD).

Historical Context for March 6, 1950

In 1950, the world population was approximately 2,499,322,157 people^[†]

Headlines from March 6, 1950

Some Russians See Early Tokyo Treaty

CONTRACT PRAISED; Industry-Wide Accord, to Run to July 1, 1952, Hailed as Stabilizer LEWIS WINS FUND CONTROL Operators Yield Welfare Rule --U.M.W. Chief Says Taft Law Prolonged Dispute

Pupils' Time Spent at TV Rivals Hours in Classes; TELEVISION SURVEY CONDUCTED AT SCHOOL IN CONNECTICUT

MAD YOUTH STABS 7 IN STREET, KILLING 4; Just Out of Matteawan, He Runs Wild in Brooklyn and Knifes Sunday Strollers

PRAGUE TO EXPAND ANTI-WEST POLICY; Purge of Communist Leaders and Others Favoring Links Said to Be in Prospect

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Historical Context for March 6, 1950