Creators & ContributorsO'Shea, Paul Damian (author)
Pius XII, Pope (subject)
Catholic Church (subject)

Summary"The papacy of Pius XII (1939–1958) has been a source of near-constant criticism and dispute since his death... By examining the little studied pre-papal life of Eugenio Pacelli much can be found to help understand the policies, actions and statements of Pius XII during the [Second World War]." —Back cover

ContentsForeword / Michael Phayer

Introduction: Pius XII, Catholics, myths and realities

1. Problems with Pacelli
2. Contempt as virtue
3. Et in unum ecclesiam
4. I Pacelli
5. When worlds collide
6. His master's voice
7. Pacelli, Jews and Germany, 1933–1939
8. Habemus papam
9. Blessed Eugenio?

NotesIncludes bibliographical references (pages 335–348) and index