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Newly-uncovered documents from the Vatican archives, dating back to Pope Pius XII’s pontificate, are painting a different picture of the Church’s role during the Holocaust.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, recently spoke at a conference at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome about these revelations.“Recent discoveries in the Vatican’s and other archives have made it easier for us to understand how the historical records were manipulated in the post-war era,”said Cardinal Parolin.
Historically, Pope Pius XII faced criticism for not openly condemning Nazi persecution of the Jews during World War II. But the Cardinal believes these records reveal Pope Pius XII’s clandestine resistance efforts and diplomatic attempts to save lives. He expressed, “It became evident that the Pope followed both the path of diplomacy and that of undeclared resistance.”
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Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, recently spoke at a conference at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome about these revelations.“Recent discoveries in the Vatican’s and other archives have made it easier for us to understand how the historical records were manipulated in the post-war era,”said Cardinal Parolin.
Historically, Pope Pius XII faced criticism for not openly condemning Nazi persecution of the Jews during World War II. But the Cardinal believes these records reveal Pope Pius XII’s clandestine resistance efforts and diplomatic attempts to save lives. He expressed, “It became evident that the Pope followed both the path of diplomacy and that of undeclared resistance.”
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Unearthed Vatican Archives Reveal Pope Pius XII's Hidden Holocaust Actions | uCatholic
New Vatican archives shed light on Pope Pius XII's clandestine efforts during the Holocaust
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