Did the Vatican rewrite history to protect itself?

Did the Vatican rewrite history to protect itself? | History For The Curious The Vatican's response to the Holocaust remains one of history’s most unsettling debates. Pope Pius XII buried a document condemning Nazi atrocities—now known as the “Hidden Encyclical.” While some church officials saved Jewish children, others stalled investigations, blocked critical evidence, and even accused Jews of waging a campaign against the Church. Decades later, the Vatican sought to canonize Pius XII, despite his silence during the Holocaust. Was this moral cowardice or a strategic move? The post-war years saw an effort to rewrite history—from inflated claims of Jewish rescues to banning a play that criticized the Pope’s inaction. Meanwhile, in Croatia, Catholic priests not only supported the regime but ran death camps. Did the Church act as a moral authority—or as a collaborator? Watch the full episode and share your thoughts below. 🔔 Subscribe for more in-depth historical analysis! Listen to this full podcast here: https://rabbiaubreyhersh.podbean.com/e/holocaust-identities-iii-hitler-s-olympics-nation-church/ Listen to all our podcasts here: https://rabbiaubreyhersh.podbean.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbiaubreyhersh/ #ChurchAndHolocaust #PiusXII #WWIIHistory #JewishHistory #MoralComplicity #VaticanSecrets #HistoryMatters #NeverForget