Pope Pius XII, address to the Po Quotes
A collection of quotes by Pope Pius XII, address to the Po.
Pope Pius XII, born Eugenio Pacelli in 1876, was the head of the Catholic Church from 1939 until 1958. As pontiff during World War II, he faced criticism for his perceived silence regarding the Holocaust. His papacy also saw significant changes, including the establishment of the Vatican City as an independent state. Despite the controversies surrounding his reign, he is admired by some for his efforts to save Jews fleeing Nazi persecution and for his work towards peace and reconciliation. N/A.