Pope Pius XII Quotes

A collection of quotes by Pope Pius XII.

Pope Pius XII was the head of the Roman Catholic Church from 1939 until his death in 1958. Born Eugenio Pacelli in 1876 in Rome, Italy, he served as the Vatican's Secretary of State before his election as pope. Pius XII faced the challenges of World War II and the Holocaust and has been praised for his efforts to save Jews during this period. However, his stance during the war has been a subject of controversy and criticism for perceived silence regarding the Holocaust. His papacy also saw significant developments in the Church, including the definition of the Assumption of Mary as dogma.