St. Patrick's Day Event Honors Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty for Saving 6,500 Jews | EWTN News Nightly

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The story of Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, known as the "Irish Schindler," was highlighted at Basilica San Silvestro in Capite, Rome, marking the celebration of St. Patrick's Day. O'Flaherty saved 6,500 Jews during World War II by hiding them in monasteries across Rome. His legacy, alongside the Vatican's efforts to protect the vulnerable, was discussed by Archbishop John Kennedy. The event celebrates Irish compassion and a deep sense of justice in times of crisis. EWTN Vatican Contributor Valentina Di Donato has more. ------------ EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join host Tracy Sabol, our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf