Pope Pius Xii/post-world War II

Famous quotes containing the words pope, pius and/or war:

    Learn then what morals critics ought to show,
    For ‘tis but half a judge’s task, to know.
    —Alexander Pope (1688–1744)

    It is an error to believe that the Roman Pontiff can and ought to reconcile himself to, and agree with, progress, liberalism, and contemporary civilization.
    —Pope Pius IX (1792–1878)

    As for charity, it is a matter in which the immediate effect on the persons directly concerned, and the ultimate consequence to the general good, are apt to be at complete war with one another.
    John Stuart Mill (1806–1873)