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Archbishop Migliore noted that in previous publications, Sister Margherita
"examined Pius XII's words, and she brilliantly and passionately dispelled the
myth of his alleged silence during the Holocaust.

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Refugees and the missing, both
military men and civilians, as well as other victims of war, were ensured
spiritual and material assistance.

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The letters cited in "Crusade of Charity " were taken from among nearly 20
million pleas to the Vatican by family members and friends of servicemen and
civilians who were missing during World War II.

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And John Cornwell's highly controversial and -- according to Sister
Margherita and others -- inaccurate 1999 "Hitler's Pope" contended that Pius
XII failed to use the powers of his office adequately to combat Nazi crimes
against humanity.

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"The evidence concerning Pius XII's work on behalf of prisoners of war
adds a new level of information concerning the charitable work carried out by
this dedicated servant of God," Sister Marchione stated. Cardinal Egan said, "Sister Margherita has had a tremendous
dedication to making the truth about Pius XII well known.

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The book also reprints the
Vatican's replies to the queries , which often provided detailed information
about the location of the prisoners.

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"Crusade of Charity" adds to the scholarship
in the field by exploring in depth one facet of the work done by the pope or
at his direction on behalf of Nazi victims.

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The book, which presents hundreds of letters to the Vatican seeking news
and information about prisoners of war and the Vatican's replies , was released
on the 130th anniversary of the birth of Pius XII and the 63rd anniversary of
his election as pope. He was a man of
compassion, a man of wisdom and a skilled diplomat dedicated to world peace. Previously, she authored
"Yours Is a Precious Witness: Memoirs of Jews and Catholics in Wartime Italy,"
Paulist Press, 1997; "Pope Pius XII: Architect for Peace," Paulist Press,
2000; Consensus and Controversy: Defending Pope Pius XII," Paulist Press,
2002, "Shepherd of Souls: A Pictorial Life of Pope Pius XII," Paulist Press,
2003; "Man of Peace: Pope Pius XII," Paulist Press, 2003; and "Pope Pius XII,"
@ncora Editrice, 2003.

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And with the patience of Job she brings to the
surface an historical sketch of the boundless care shown by Pius XII towards
people in need, be they Christian, Jew, or those from other religious
persuasions.

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New Book by Margherita Marchione Details Vatican Efforts on Behalf of World War II Prisoners of War

In attendance at the event were Edward Cardinal Egan, Archbishop of New
York; Archbishop Celestino Migliore, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the
United Nations; and Rabbi Joseph Ehrenkranz, Executive Director, Center for
Christian-Jewish Understanding, Sacred Heart University of Fairfield,
Connecticut.

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Rolf Hochhuth's 1963
drama, "The Deputy, A Christian Tragedy," presented a fictionalized view of
the pontiff in which he was portrayed as indifferent to and silent about Nazi
genocide. "In
fact, the word 'silence' should not be included in Jewish Christian
conversation about the role of institutional Catholicism during the
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Photos and a copy of Sister Marchione's remarks are available on request
to the Columbus Citizens Foundation.

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Addressing the
invitation-only audience, the 84 year-old historian, Fulbright scholar and
member of the Religious Teachers Filippini, Sister Marchione said,
"Immediately after World War II began in 1939, the Vatican Information Office
established a powerful system for prisoners of war to communicate with their
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"There is absolutely no question that Pius and the members of his
administration in Rome undertook important initiatives on behalf of all Jews,
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Contacts: For the Paulist Press: Mary Ann Carey, 201-825-7300,
mcarey@paulistpress .com
For the Columbus Citizens Foundation: Andrew Decker,
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But Pius XII was
later charged with being silent on Nazi atrocities.
Several of those attending the event made remarks before or after the
presentation. With this book, she tackles
Pius XII 's deeds and actions.222.

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'Crusade of Charity: Pius XII and POWs' Released on Anniversaries of Birth and
Election to Pope of Pius XII - Edward Cardinal Egan and Archbishop Celestino
Migliore in Attendance

NEW YORK, A small glimpse of the Vatican's
efforts to provide comfort and assistance to millions of people during World
War II was revealed on March 2 as the Paulist Press released Margherita
Marchione's newest book, "Crusade of Charity: Pius XII and POWs. The event was held at the Columbus Citizens Foundation
in New York City.

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" She continued, "Under the supervision of His Holiness, families
separated by the conflict were contacted.
Numerous historians have printed articles and books that present the
Vatican's efforts in a historically accurate and quite different light from
Hochhuth and Cornwell's works.

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During and after World War II, Pius XII was widely praised for his efforts
on behalf of Jews and others persecuted by the Nazi regime."
"Crusade of Charity" is Sister Marchione's sixth and culminating book on
Pius XII and the role of the Vatican during the War.