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Lädt ... The Scarlet Pimpernel of the Vatican (1967)von J. P. Gallagher
   Keine Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch.   ) BiblioLorenzoLodi | Feb 9, 2017 |  The Nazi officers know that Father O'Flanherty is involved in smuggling people into the Vatican and sending them to safe places of refuge like America. To keep the priest in check, the Nazis paint a white line around the Vatican, and the Nazi soldiers are given the orders that if the Monsignor is caught on the other side of the line, he will be shot. Many times, O'Flaherty tempts fate and walks inches beside the line with sharp shooters aiming at him. In order to avoid capture, he employs various clever disguises, such as a mailman, a nun, and a chimney sweep, and he often operates under the cover of darkness, leaving and reentering the Vatican at night. Finally, he is caught. The most incredible and astonishing part of the story happens after the war, when the Monsignor faithfully visits the Nazi general who tried so hard to orchestrate his capture and subsequent death, and after a period of time the former Nazi general (now in prison) converts to Catholicism. The story itself is exciting, but the writing is a little difficult to follow. This uplifting, but suspenseful story of intrigue and adventure portrays the great risks and the depth of heroism displayed a Catholic priest during World War II. ( )1  Stsmurphy | Jun 7, 2014 | Better than fiction! ( ) 2wonderY | Aug 10, 2013 | stmarysasheville | Apr 14, 2008 | Zeige 4 von 4 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
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The Scarlet and the Black tells the astonishing and heroic true story of Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, the man dubbed "The Scarlet Pimpernel of the Vatican" during World War II. Born in Killarney, Ireland, Hugh O'Flaherty was an avid athlete-becoming a formidable boxer, handball player, hurler, and golfer. From an early age, however, he knew his calling was to the priesthood. After his ordination, he served first as an Apostolic Delegate in Egypt, Haiti, Santo Domingo, and Czechoslovakia, then in Rome at the Holy Office (now the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith). It was here in Rome that his greatest work began. After the surrender of Italy in 1943, Rome came under the command of Nazi Colonel Herbert Kappler of the dreaded SS, who began the deportation of Italian Jews to Auschwitz. Kappler was a notorious hater of the Jews, persecuting them at every turn. As a top man in the Vatican Holy Office, Msgr. O'Flaherty sprang into action, organizing a sophisticated team that included men and women of many nationalities, religions, and political views. There was one goal-to save Jews and POWs from the Nazi machine. Despite Kappler's numerous attempts to assassinate him, O'Flaherty persisted, and his efforts saved thousands of Jews and POWs. Using private homes and apartments, churches and monasteries, the effort was all orchestrated by Msgr. O'Flaherty. Each day his familiar figure would stand on the steps of St. Peter's -neutral ground that even the Nazis wouldn t violate - to welcome any fugitives who might be sent his way. All told, of 9,700 Roman Jews, most were saved, with 1,007 shipped to Auschwitz. The rest were hidden, 5,000 of them by the official Church - 3,000 at the Pope s Castel Gandolfo, 200 or 400 (estimates vary) as "members" of the Palatine Guard, and some 1,500 in monasteries, convents and colleges. The remaining 3,700 were hidden in private homes, including Msgr. O'Flaherty's network of apartments. After the war, O'Flaherty was honored by various Allied countries with awards and decorations for his heroic acts to save Jews and POWs. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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