""Keeper of the Keys: A Life of Pope Pius XII"" is a biography written by Thomas McDermott about the life of Pope Pius XII, who served as the head of the Catholic Church from 1939 until his death in 1958. The book provides a detailed account of the Pope's life, including his upbringing in Rome, his education, and his rise through the ranks of the Church. McDermott also discusses Pius XII's controversial actions during World War II, including his response to the Holocaust and his efforts to protect the Church from the Nazi ...
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""Keeper of the Keys: A Life of Pope Pius XII"" is a biography written by Thomas McDermott about the life of Pope Pius XII, who served as the head of the Catholic Church from 1939 until his death in 1958. The book provides a detailed account of the Pope's life, including his upbringing in Rome, his education, and his rise through the ranks of the Church. McDermott also discusses Pius XII's controversial actions during World War II, including his response to the Holocaust and his efforts to protect the Church from the Nazi regime. The book draws on a wide range of sources, including personal letters, diaries, and official documents, to provide a comprehensive and insightful look at one of the most important figures in the history of the Catholic Church. Overall, ""Keeper of the Keys"" is a well-researched and engaging biography that sheds new light on the life and legacy of Pope Pius XII.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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