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Pope Pius XII: About Those Archives.

Pope Pius XII: About Those Archives.

Authors :
Rychlak, Ronald J.
Source :
Catholic Social Science Review. 2012, Vol. 17, p135-159. 25p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Questions about Pope Pius XII's leadership during World War II continue to color Catholic-Jewish relations. While many scholars have engaged in research on the topic, a growing number argue that no conclusions can be reached until all relevant Vatican archives have been opened and reviewed. This paper argues that currently open Vatican archives, supplemented with eyewitness accounts and documents from other sources, provide a consistent portrait of the wartime pope as a champion of the victims, opponent of the villains, and inspiration to the rescuers. As such, even without opening additional archives, the documentary record supports the Holy See's determination that Pius XII led a life of "heroic virtue." [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10910905
Volume :
17
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Catholic Social Science Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
121530687