This letter was signed by Hitler himself, with it, the madness of the Nazi ideology soon materialized. The letter approves a program called Aktion T4. Its goal was to cut spending by reducing the number of hospitalized patients, by any means necessary, which of course meant death. Under the program, hospital directors listed patients who, according to this program, didn't have a "right to live". It included mental patients, the disabled and those who couldn't defend themselves.

Gary Krupp, a Jewish New Yorker who has made it his life’s work to clear the name of Pope Pius XII, is welcoming the first public display of letters from the Vatican Archives that suggest the wartime pontiff helped many Jews escape Nazi persecution. The archived letters are featured as part of the “Lux in Arcana” exhibition, which opened last week in Rome. It showcases 100 articles from the Vatican’s Secret Archives to celebrate its 400th anniversary.

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On Monday 16 January 2012, Americans celebrated the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, recalling the astonishing legacy he left, showing us what it means to be committed to God’s justice and truth. We cannot fail to note how different things are in the world, because of the struggle that he, and so many others undertook, to end the horrifying, embarrassing, and painful legacy of racism and segregation. Such dramatic change came at great cost, as Dr. King and others suffered arrest, death threats, hatred, disrespect and endless other hideous outrages.

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Pope Pius XII helped a group of 500 Jewish refugees escape death at the hands of the Nazis and made a touching public tribute to the Jewishness of the man seeking their deliverance, new research shows.

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This short documentary surveys eight movies whose stories and images have told the story of the Son of God and the birth of Christianity.

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One temptation we should avoid, is to reduce Advent and Christmas to a 'cosy' sentimental season. As Fr. Barron explains in this video, this season is revolutionary - it is one of action, change and energy. Watch this reflection to find out how we can take back the real meaning of Christmas... and start an 'Advent Revolution'.

The website earlychristians.org is a place to learn about the first Christians. It was originally started by a group of university students in Spain and is now celebrating it's fifth year. The website explains the spread of Christianity from the 12 apostles to the Roman Christian Empire. Watch this video to find out more!

On 11 November every year, the world pauses to reflect on those who have died in war, serving their country. Behind each sacrifice, lies a person who gave up their special moments in life so that we could enjoy ours. Watch this video for a touching story of sacrifice, and remembrance. Lest we forget!

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The retired archbishop of Westminster invited listeners of Radio 2 to be willing to say "no" to their children, and to deny themselves, with a spirit of trust in God and solidarity.

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What are the origins of All Saints Day and All Souls Day? Where did the tradition of celebrating Halloween the night before 'All Saints Day', come from? Is this a pagan practice? In this article, Fr. Saunders explores the history behind the Catholic feasts of All Saints Day and All Souls Day, explaining their link to the now secular holiday of Halloween.