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Pope Pius Attacks Nazi Sterilization Program

December 26, 1933
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was contrary to his Papal decree of 1931 and the encyclical “Castii Connubii”, which definitely show the inconsistency of such practices in the light of religious teachings.

Pope Pius’s speech was considerable shorter this year than in the past. The situation, however, according to those intimate with affairs in Vatican City did not warrant more than an intimate talk with his own church family.

Particular stress was laid on the Pope’s statement that there are many things “that we feel in our heart, but cannot say.”

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