HyperDic: pius_xii

English > 1 sense of the expression Pius XII:
NOUNperson Pius XII, Eugenio Pacellipope who maintained neutrality during World War II and was later criticized for not aiding the Jews who were persecuted by Hitler (1876-1958)
English > Pius XII: 1 sense > noun 1, person
Meaningpope who maintained neutrality during World War II and was later criticized for not aiding the Jews who were persecuted by Hitler (1876-1958).
SynonymEugenio Pacelli
Instance ofpope, Catholic Pope, Roman Catholic Pope, pontiff, Holy Father, Vicar of Christ, Bishop of RomeThe head of the Roman Catholic Church
SpanishEugenio Pacelli, Pío XII
CatalanEugenio Pacelli, Pius XII

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