World War II
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When bombs fell on the Vatican
It was a dark autumn night in Rome, which was suffering under the occupation of Nazi Germany and was the... Read more
Cross that survived atomic bombing of Nagasaki returned
An Ohio college is returning to Nagasaki's Immaculate Conception Cathedral a wooden cross that was recovered from the cathedral's remains... Read more
Remembering D-Day imposes 'homage of respect', 'duty to prevent conflicts'
Marking Thursday's 75th anniversary of the Normandy landings during World War II, bishops from across the world said the operations... Read more
Vatican to open WWII secret archives of Pope Pius XII
Pope Francis announced Monday that the Vatican will open its archives on the pontificate of Pope Pius XII. Confidential files... Read more
The astonishing secret history of the Pope who fought Hitler
Pope Pius XII's secret support for the attempted overthrow of Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler is the subject of a new... Read more
Pearl Harbor priest identified 75 years later
When Archbishop Michael Jackels lifted the chalice during the consecration at a memorial Mass on Oct. 8 in Dubuque, Iowa,... Read more
On WWII anniversary, Pope says 'never again' to war, condemns arms trafficking
Pope Francis remembered the official end of the Second World War on Wednesday with the plea: “never again,” and he... Read more
Tough lessons to learn from Hiroshima and Nagasaki: just war, nuclear disarmament
The 70th anniversary of the US atomic strikes on Japan has prompted reflection, commemoration, and debate about the ethics of... Read more
For filmmakers, 'Little Boy' moved mountains of its own
A new film from award-winning writer and director Alejandro Monteverde proved to not only tell a story of faith, but... Read more
Recalling D-Day, 70 Years Ago
Men and women across the United States and Europe commemorated the 70th anniversary of D-Day and the events of that... Read more
Pope Francis honors each of the soldiers of D-Day
In a letter sent Friday to French bishops, Pope Francis paid homage to the men who fought in the D-Day... Read more
Vatican bombing in WWII was work of Italian fascists, author says
Following the 70th anniversary of the bombing of the Vatican in World War II, the author of a new book... Read more
Historian: Catholic Church pivotal in rescue of Roman Jews
The efforts of the Catholic Church were undoubtedly decisive in the escape of most of Rome's Jews during World War... Read more
Holocaust survivor thanks Pope for Church's aid in WWII
The last living person whom the Bishop of Assisi saved from being killed during the Holocaust met with Pope Francis... Read more
'Everything is lost in war,' Pope says of WWII church bombing
Pope Francis echoed the words of World War II pontiff Pius XII in a message today marking 70 years since... Read more
Church to beatify father of seven who saved 100 lives
Odoardo Focherini will be beatified in the Italian city of Carpi on June 15 for his life of faith and... Read more
Catholic nurse executed by Nazis remembered in Rome
Blessed Maria Restituta, a Catholic nurse who was decapitated by the Nazis in March of 1943, was remembered for her... Read more
New documentary released on Catholic heroine who confronted Nazis
The heroic life of Magdalena Truel Larrabure, a young Catholic woman died at the hands of Nazis during World War... Read more
Tribute concert held for Catholic who saved Jewish children
A concert was held July 5 at the Melbourne Recital Centre to remember Irena Sendler, the Polish Catholic who saved... Read more
Holocaust museum praised for corrections to Pius XII exhibit
Israel's Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial has made changes to a controversial exhibit on Pope Pius XII, presenting a more balanced... Read more
