"Reflecting without ideological prejudices on the noble personality of this Pope," said the Holy Father "we are struck by his human and spiritual stature, by the exemplary nature of his life and by the extraordinary rich content of his teachings. We appreciate his human wisdom and his pastoral efforts that led him in his long ministry and, in particular, to organise assistance to the Jewish people." "Over the last five decades, many things have been said and written about him, but sometimes the true aspects of his kaleidoscopic pastoral activity have not been interpreted correctly," explained Benedict XVI. Hence the necessity to fill in the gaps by carrying out an accurate and documented analysis on his many interventions, especially those in favour of the Jews which, at that time, were persecuted throughout Europe in accordance with the criminal plan of those who wanted to eradicate them from the earth. Today’s anniversary "is an important chance to know him better, to reflect on his rich teachings and to fully analyse his activity." Pope Benedict hopes that the 50th anniversary of Pope Pius XII’ s death will "be the chance to promote further studies on his personality and activity, to achieve historical truth and to win over every remaining prejudice." ” ” ” “
