(15 Sept 08 - RV) A special symposium to study the papacy of Pope Pius 12th
opened today in Rome. It’s being organised by Pave the WayFoundation
which is dedicated to achieving peace by bridging the gap in tolerance and understanding
between religions. The aim of the symposium is to dispel misconceptions regarding
the Pope who steered the Church through World War 2. Jesuit Fr. Peter Gumpel is
the relator of the cause for the Beatification of Pius 12th. He spoke
about attitudes today to Pius 12th, particularly within the Jewish community...