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Kresta in the Afternoon – December 29, 2023 – Hour 2

At #5 in the Countdown – What did Pius XII know about the Holocaust, when did he know it, and how did he respond? Ron Rychlak joins us.

 

#5 When did Pius XII know about the Holocaust?

A letter discovered in the Vatican archives suggests that Pope Pius XII was informed about the Holocaust as early as 1942. The letter came from a German Jesuit who was active in the Resistance movement and was made public last week with the encouragement of Holy See officials. What did Pius know, when did he know it, and how did he respond? Ron Rychlak joins us.  

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Goldhagen v Pius XII

Pius XII: The Latest Attempted Smear 

Ron Rychlak is Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Mississippi. He’s the author or editor of 12 books and more than 100 articles, including Hitler, the War and the Pope. Follow him on Twitter @rrychlak
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