Tolansky, Ethel / Scott, Helena
Life of the Pope whose actions during the Second World War have inspired admiration and controversy
Pius XII was Pope at a very turbulent time in history (1939 - 1958), and widely admired and respected in his lifetime. Since 1963 attacks against him have increased, notably concerning the plight of the Jewish people in the second World War -each attack has been fully answered by those who have studied the facts. This biography, benefiting from the latest and best research, reveals the real Pope Pius XII, his goodness, holiness, courage, intelligence and concern for all, and while examining much of the often repeated arguments, looks far beyond them.