Pope Pius XII moves closer to sainthood Controversial World War II Pope Pius XII moved one step closer to sainthood.
Pope to visit Rome synagogue on day of dialogue Pope Benedict XVI will visit Rome’s main synagogue on the Catholic Church’s annual day of study and dialogue between Catholics and Jews.
Pope to attend concert marking WWII Pope Benedict XVI will attend a concert to mark the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II, the Vatican announced.