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Pius XII Originally Eugenio Pacelli. 1876-1958.

Pope (1939-1958) who maintained neutrality during World War II. He was later severely criticized for not taking forceful measures to aid European Jews.

Pius XII

(Biographies / Pius XII (1876-1958) M, Italian, RELIGION: clergyman, RELIGION: pope) original name Eugenio Pacelli. 1876-1958, Italian ecclesiastic; pope (1939-58): his attitude towards Nazi German anti-Semitism has been a matter of controversy

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Pius XII - pope who maintained neutrality during World War II and was later criticized for not aiding the Jews who were persecuted by Hitler (1876-1958)

Eugenio Pacelli

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