The Pope and Peace: WWII & the Catholic Church 80 Years Later
- Preacher
- Mother Angelica
- Tradition
- Roman Catholic
- Published
- Length
- 6:37
About this sermon
On May 8, 1945, World War II ended. But the role of the Catholic Church during WWII—and especially that of Pope Pius XII—remains deeply debated. In this special report, we revisit the legacy of the Church during the Nazi era: from heroic resistance figures like Bishop von Galen and St. Maximilian Kolbe, to the controversial “silence” of Pope Pius XII. Was the Pope complicit, or was he protecting lives through quiet diplomacy? We explore the hidden history of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty, who helped thousands of Jews escape from the Nazis from inside Vatican City—his story later dramatized in The Scarlet and the Black. Featuring expert insights from Fr. Maxim Baz and Mons. Stefan Heid, this video examines the Church’s role as both a moral voice and humanitarian force during one of history’s darkest chapters. Subscribe to our newsletter 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/ewtnvatican 👥 Follow us on our social networks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/EWTNVatican/ X: https://twitter.com/EWTNVatican Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EWTNVatican 💻 And you can also visit our website: https://www.ewtnvatican.com/
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