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The book explores the actions of Pope Pius XII during World War II, particularly in relation to the Nazi persecution of Jews. Utilizing Vatican diplomatic archives opened in 1964, the author, a historian with extensive experience at the Pontificia Academia Ecclesiastica, argues that Pius XII's private efforts to protect those at risk were significant, despite perceptions of his public silence. Originally published in 1997, this work offers a nuanced view of the papacy's role during a critical historical period.
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Pius XII and the Second World War, Pierre Blet
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- Released
- 1999
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- Title
- Pius XII and the Second World War
- Subtitle
- According to the Archives of the Vatican
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Pierre Blet
- Publisher
- Paulist Press
- Released
- 1999
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9780809105038
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- The book explores the actions of Pope Pius XII during World War II, particularly in relation to the Nazi persecution of Jews. Utilizing Vatican diplomatic archives opened in 1964, the author, a historian with extensive experience at the Pontificia Academia Ecclesiastica, argues that Pius XII's private efforts to protect those at risk were significant, despite perceptions of his public silence. Originally published in 1997, this work offers a nuanced view of the papacy's role during a critical historical period.