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From the Cadaver Pope to Resignations: How Data Unveils Unexpected Papal Trends
The history of the papacy is filled with unusual, dramatic events. From a pope put on trial after death to a resignation that broke a 600-year tradition, the Vatican’s past is anything but predictable ...
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Religion: Habemus Papam
Pope Pius XII —whose 63rd birthday it was—raised his hand in the gesture of a blessing urbi et orbi, “to the city and the world.” Immediately after his election, Pius XII had received the ...
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Newly discovered letter shows Pope Pius XII likely knew about Nazi death camps
Pius’ actions during the Holocaust have been the subject of debate for decades. (JTA) — A newly uncovered letter provides the strongest evidence yet that Pope Pius XII knew about the Nazi ...
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Vatican document shows Pius XII saved Jews
The Vatican has produced another document to bolster its assertion that Pope Pius XII worked behind the scenes to save Jews during World War II. ROME (JTA) — The Vatican has produced another ...
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What to Expect When Vatican Archives on Venerable Pius XII Open in March
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican’s archives on the pontificate of Venerable Pius XII will become available for study March 2, possibly bringing to light new information about the pope’s actions ...