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Holy Silence

Catholics in America

Franklin D. Roosevelt recognized the political benefits of winning over Catholic voters.

Aired 11/02/2020

Holy Silence

Catholics in America

Clip: Episode 1 | 2m 14sVideo has Closed Captions

Franklin D. Roosevelt recognized the political benefits of winning over Catholic voters.

Throughout the 1930s, President Franklin D. Roosevelt increasingly recognized the political benefits of winning over Catholic voters in the United States.

Aired 11/02/2020

Trailer

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Take a fresh look at a topic that has sparked controversy for decades. (30s)

An Assignment from the Pope

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In 1938, John LaFarge drafted a papal encyclical that would denounce anti-Semitism. (2m 4s)

Evidence of the Holocaust

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Pope Pius XII continued his position of silence as news emerged of mass murder of Jews. (2m 2s)

Hitler Comes to Power

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The Vatican negotiated a treaty with Nazi Germany aimed at protecting the Catholic Church. (2m 17s)

Roosevelt's Envoy to the Vatican

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Myron Taylor visits the Vatican to persuade Pope Pius XII to speak against Nazi Germany. (1m 53s)

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