Holocaust and Catholic Conscience, The

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Focusing on Cardinal Aloisius Muench's influence between 1946 and 1959, this book delves into his significant role in shaping Catholic responses to the Holocaust and Jewish communities. Through meticulous research of Muench's papers, the author reveals his troubling views on Jews and how his authority hindered the Church's acknowledgment of its complicity in Nazism. Muench's perspectives legitimized a lack of self-examination among German Catholics regarding their moral responsibilities during this dark period, making this work a crucial contribution to Holocaust and church history scholarship.