When I was a kid I coveted a small plaster bust that had pride of place in my granny’s display cabinet alongside souvenirs of ...

Pius’ actions during the Holocaust have been the subject of debate for decades. (JTA) — A newly uncovered letter provides the strongest evidence yet that Pope Pius XII knew about the Nazi ...

Even the new Holocaust Museum in New York unjustly criticized Pope Pius XII for being silent during World War II. The Church has recently spoken on this topic. The Israeli consul, Pinchas E.

By subtly aligning the Church with anti-Israel narratives, Francis risks normalizing antisemitic tropes under the guise of ...

Pope Pius XII was reviled for his silence in the face of Nazism during and after World War II, and was thus often dubbed "Hitler's Pope." However, a new book, "Church of Spies" by Mark Riebling ...

World War II–era Pope Pius XII is a controversial figure, long accused of indifference toward the plight of Holocaust-assailed Jews. But a "Jewish New Yorker who has made it his life's work to ...

(JTA) — The Vatican secret archive relating to controversial Holocaust-era Pope Pius XII will be opened next year. Pope Francis made the announcement at an audience with managers and staff of ...

Critics say Pius XII, sometimes labelled "Hitler's Pope", knew Nazi Germany was murdering Jews but failed to act. He reigned from 1939 to 1958. But the Vatican says Pius XII worked behind the ...

An encouraging message from Pope Francis to young people participating in LaborDì, a day of reflection to promote decent work ...