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Definition of Eugenio pacelli
1. Noun. Pope who maintained neutrality during World War II and was later criticized for not aiding the Jews who were persecuted by Hitler (1876-1958).
Exact synonyms: Pius Xii
Generic synonyms: Bishop Of Rome, Catholic Pope, Holy Father, Pontiff, Pope, Roman Catholic Pope, Vicar Of Christ
Generic synonyms: Bishop Of Rome, Catholic Pope, Holy Father, Pontiff, Pope, Roman Catholic Pope, Vicar Of Christ
Lexicographical Neighbors of Eugenio Pacelli
Literary usage of Eugenio pacelli
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Vicars of Christ: Popes, Power, and Politics in the Modern World by Michael P. Riccards (1998)
"Pius XI had called back to Rome another Benedict protege, eugenio pacelli, and
named him a cardinal in December 1929, and then secretary of state in ..."
2. Wake Up! the Lord Is Returning by Alf Droy (2005)
"Cardinal eugenio pacelli, a close confidant of Hitler, who was well aware of the
slaughter of the Jews, he became Pope Pius XII (1939-1958). ..."