The Pope and Mussolini by David I. Kertzer
The Secret History of Pius XI and the Rise of Fascism in Europe
This book delves into the secret relationship between Pope Pius XI and the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. The narrative reveals how each man relied on the other to consolidate his power and achieve his political goals, ultimately leading to the Vatican’s endorsement of the Fascist regime. The author uses newly available sources from the Vatican archives to illuminate this dark chapter in the history of the Catholic Church and Italy.
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- Published
- 2014
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- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 549
- Original Language
- English
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- Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography (Pulitzer Prize)