The Deputy

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The play explores the controversial role of Pope Pius XII and the Vatican during World War II, particularly regarding the Church's response to the Nazi persecution of Jews. Through its provocative narrative, it challenges the moral responsibilities of leaders in humanitarian crises, igniting both fervent admiration and intense criticism upon its release. Its powerful themes and shocking revelations make it a significant postwar work that continues to provoke discussion about faith, morality, and historical accountability.