Who is Pope Pius XII?

Pope Pius XII was born Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli on March 2, 1876, in Rome. He became the first cardinal Secretary of State to be elected pope since Clement IX in 1667. Immediately after his election, he chose the regnal name Pius XII in honor of his immediate predecessor. He was one of the recognized leaders of the Roman Catholic Church who took charge at a time when the world was embroiled in a long and conflicting phase of World War II. His reign, which is the most controversial one in regards to the modern times, was marked by dealing with the ravages of World War II, facing the abuses of the Nazi, Soviet and Fascist regime, confronting the challenges of post-war period and above all, rising above them and balancing the spiritual and religious dogmas in tough times. In his diplomatic ways, he lobbied for peace and spoke out against the ill-fated death of innocents but not so strong so as to offend the Nazi and further ignite the combat. Postwar, he strongly advocated peace and reconciliation.

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