Should Pope Pius XII be elevated to sainthood in light of the controversy on his role during World War II?






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Peter Kubicek, 4 months ago

The evidence is overwhelming that Pope Pius XII instructed his clergy during WWII to keep their heads down; not to get involved in politics; and that the survival of the church was the only thing that mattered.

Conversely, there is a lot of evidence of instances when Pius could have helped Jews without endangering himself and did not lift a finger.

One would think that the present pope has more morally compelling issues to address, rather than pushing this undeserved sainthood for Pius.

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