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Father Pietro Pappagallo’s story merits retelling today, in part because it captures the entire drama of the early 20th century birth of “social Catholicism” in miniature.

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Story of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty, who died 60 years ago today, is a moral atlas of borders and boundaries. His is a courageous voice from beyond time and hope

Irish man Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty personally saved thousands of Jews and Allied prisoners of war in Rome during World War II.

The wreath-laying ceremony marked the 60th anniversary of Msgr. O’Flaherty’s death on Oct. 30, 1963.

When the Nazis occupied Rome for nine months following the fall of Mussolini, Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty created what came to be known as the "Rome Escape Line." / Patrick Leonard/EWTN Vatican City, Oct 20, 2023 / 09:40 am (CNA). Many people know Irish Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty from Hollywood’s portrayal of his life in “The Scarlet and the Black,” the film based on a real-life Catholic hero who was honored at the Vatican this week.  Ireland’s P...

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EXCLUSIVE: Nazis from the tiny safe haven in the centre of Rome, the ‘Scarlet Pimpernel of the Vatican outwitted the Gestapo and saved at least 6,500 Jews, downed Allied airmen and escaped POWs. Now his extraordinary story has been retold in a thrilling new novel.

Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty may be one of the greatest Irish men who ever lived, yet his story is hardly known. This brave priest saved thousands of civilians and Allied soldiers during World War II.