Pope Pius XII and the Shadows of WWII

This chapter examines the complex and controversial relationship between Pope Pius XII and Nazi Germany during World War II, revealing his early interactions with Hitler and the influence of his advisor, Sister Pascalina Leonard. It highlights Pius's silence amidst atrocities and the broader implications of his decisions on the church's legacy. Additionally, the chapter explores the subsequent reforms introduced by Pope John XXIII and the transformative changes initiated by the Second Vatican Council.