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Hitler's Pope: The Secret History of Pius XII

by John Cornwell

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Pius XII, the Vatican, and World War II

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Pius XII, the Vatican, and World War II

John Cornwell’s historical account centers on Pope Pius XII’s conduct during World War II and its implications for the Catholic Church and Jews in Europe. Cornwell argues that Pius XII’s endorsement of Hitler weakened the Church and affected the fate of European Jews. The book also sits within a broader debate: its publication sparked controversy inside and outside the Catholic Church, and the edition includes an introduction in which Cornwell responds to critics and restates his thesis.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in biographies of religious figures and the history of the papacy.
  • Readers exploring debates about the Catholic Church’s role during World War II.
  • Readers seeking a historical account organized around an author’s explicit argument about Pius XII.

Themes

Pope Pius XIIThe Catholic Church during World War IIThe Holocaust and European JewsHistorical controversy and interpretation

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Book overview

The "explosive" (The New York Times) bestseller that "redefined the history of the twentieth century" (The Washington Post )

This shocking book was the first account to tell the whole truth about Pope Pius XII's actions during World War II, and it remains the definitive account of that era. It sparked a firestorm of controversy both inside and outside the Catholic Church. Award-winning journalist John Cornwell has also included in this seminal work of history an introduction that both answers his critics and reaffirms his overall thesis that Pius XII fatally weakened the Catholic Church with his endorsement of Hitler--and sealed the fate of the Jews in Europe.
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