Letter from Pope Pius XII to Adolf Hitler
This resource presents a purported letter from Pope Pius XII to Adolf Hitler dated March 6, 1939, expressing hopes for harmonious Church-State relations and the prosperity of the German people. While potentially relevant to discussions of ecumenical relations and historical apologetics regarding the Catholic Church's stance during this period, readers should verify the authenticity of this document, as its historical accuracy and genuineness are matters of scholarly debate.
To the illustrious, Herr Adolf Hitler, Führer and Chancellor of the German Reich! Here at the beginning of our pontificate we wish to assure you that we remain devoted to the spiritual welfare of the German people entrusted to your leadership. For them we implore God the Almighty to grant them that true felicity which springs from religion. We recall with great pleasure the many years we spent in Germany as Apostolic Nuncio, when we did all in our power to establish harmonious relations...