The Pope at War: The Secret History of Pius XII, Mussolini, and Hitler

Kertzer's research delves into hidden archives and controversial topics. I wonder what motivated him to take on this complex history and how he approached uncovering these secrets.

The book portrays a pope caught between political pressures and moral choices, which made me question how history will judge such figures. Would love to hear others’ thoughts on this.

Kertzer weaves together documents and testimonies to challenge previous understandings. It made me curious about his process in verifying and interpreting such sensitive sources.