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‘Irena’s Vow’: The true story of a Polish Catholic nurse who hid Jews during the Holocaust
The film, debuting in U.S. theaters across the country April 15-16, depicts the true story of Irena Gut Opdyke, who... Read more
Hitler, the Holy See, and a historic treaty: The Reichskonkordat at 90
On July 20, the Church marks the 90th anniversary of a deal made in Rome between Hitler’s Germany and the... Read more
‘No one is to be treated as subhuman’: Nuremberg prosecutor Benjamin Ferencz dies at age 103
Ben Ferencz secured the convictions of 22 Nazis for the murder of 1 million Jews during World War II. He... Read more
Vatican cardinal says he did not compare German Synodal Way to Nazi ideology
A Vatican cardinal has defended himself against the accusation by the president of the German bishops’ conference, Bishop Georg Bätzing,... Read more
Catholic priest guillotined by Nazis is beatified in Poland
Fr. Jan Macha was executed in 1942, after serving just 1,257 days as a priest. Read more
Sainthood cause opened for Polish Catholic known as ‘earthly guardian angel’ of Auschwitz
Stefania Łącka nursed sick prisoners at the camp hospital. Read more
Book gives more insight into the actions of Pius XII and his 'bureau' during WWII
A new book provides further information from the archives of Venerable Pius XII, including the Vatican’s attempts to oppose the... Read more
