The newly discovered letter, written by a German Jesuit to Pope Pius XII’s personal secretary, suggests that the pope knew of Hitler’s atrocities but chose to remain silent.
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Researchers Identify Jews Aided by Catholics in Nazi Era as Pope Was Silent
The names were found in documents recently studied by the Vatican, but historians say they don’t change the fundamental understanding of the church’s actions during the war.
Vatican Releases Letters From Jews Pleading for Help During the Holocaust
Pope Francis has ordered files containing requests for assistance from people throughout Europe, many of them converts to Roman Catholicism, to be made available online.
Deep in Vatican Archives, Scholar Discovers ‘Flabbergasting’ Secrets
David Kertzer has spent decades excavating the Vatican’s hidden history, with his work winning a Pulitzer and capturing Hollywood’s attention. A new book examines Pope Pius XII’s role in the Holocaust.
Unsealed Archives Give Fresh Clues to Pope Pius XII’s Response to the Holocaust
Several documents that have emerged from the newly opened Vatican Archives on the papacy of Pius XII bolster accusations of indifference to Jewish suffering, but some scholars say the full picture has yet to emerge.
Pope Francis to Allow Access to Holocaust-Era Documents of Pius XII
The move could allow historians to shed light on the actions of Pius XII during World War II, in particular claims that his response was inadequate.