The pope at war : the secret history of Pius XII, Mussolini, and Hitler

The pope at war : the secret history of Pius XII, Mussolini, and Hitler / David I. Kertzer.

When Pope Pius XII died in 1958, his papers were sealed in the Vatican Secret Archives, leaving unanswered questions about what he knew and did during World War II. Those questions have only grown and festered, making Pius XII one of the most controversial popes in Church history, especially now as...

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Main Author: Kertzer, David I., 1948- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Random House, [2022]
Subjects:
Pius > XII, > Pope, > 1876-1958.
Pius > XII, > Pope, > 1876-1958 > Relations with Jews.
Catholic Church > Foreign relations.
Catholic Church > Relations > Judaism.
World War, 1939-1945 > Diplomatic history.
Judaism > Relations > Catholic Church.
Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
World War, 1939-1945 > Vatican City.
World War, 1939-1945 > Religious aspects > Catholic Church.
National socialism and religion.
Fascism and the Catholic Church.
Table of Contents:
  • Part One. WAR CLOUDS. Death of a Pope
  • The Conclave
  • Appealing to the Führer
  • The Peacemaker
  • "Please do not talk to me about Jews."
  • The Nazi Prince
  • Saving Face
  • War Begins
  • The Prince Returns
  • A Papal Curse
  • Man of Steel
  • A Problematic Visitor
  • Part Two. ON THE PATH TO AXIS VICTORY. An Inopportune Time
  • An Honorable Death
  • A Short War
  • Surveillance
  • The Feckless Ally
  • The Greek Fiasco
  • A New World Order
  • Hitler to the Rescue
  • The Crusade
  • A New Prince
  • Best to Say Nothing
  • Part Three. CHANGING FORTUNES. Escaping Blame
  • Papal Premiere
  • Disaster Foretold
  • A Thorny Problem
  • An Awkward Request
  • The Good Nazi
  • Deposing the Duce
  • Musical Chairs
  • Betrayal
  • Part Four. THE SKY TURNED BLACK. Fake News
  • The Pope's Jews
  • Baseless Rumors
  • Treason
  • A Gratifying Sight
  • Malevolent Reports
  • A Gruesome End
  • Epilogue
  • Final Thoughts: The Silence of the Pope.

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