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Leadership · 21 min

The Pope at War

By David I. Kertzer

This episode explores the profound moral complexities of institutional neutrality during extreme evil, examining the Vatican's silence during World War II and the Holocaust. We uncover the hidden pressures, impossible choices, and lasting consequences when a powerful institution navigates atrocity, challenging our understanding of leadership and responsibility.

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