Title: A cross too heavy
Description: The papacy of Pius XII (1939-1958) has been a source of near-constant criticism and debate since his death, particularly because of his alleged silence during the Holocaust. Paul O'Shea examines his little-studied pre-papal life to demonstrate that Pius was neither an anti-Semitic villain nor a 'lamb without stainches'.
Subjects: Judaism, Relations with Jews, Christianity and antisemitism, Relations, World War, 1939-1945, National socialism and religion, Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945), Catholic Church, History, Pius xii, pope, 1876-1958, Catholic church, relations, judaism, Judaism, relations, catholic church, World war, 1939-1945, religious aspects, Religious aspects, Religion, Modern History, Europe, Italy
People: Pius XII Pope (1876-1958)
Time periods: 20th century