NOBILO: "The Church is not afraid of history," that's how Pope Francis announced the opening of the Vatican archives to one of the most contentious Popes in history. Well, from today, that history will be out in the open. Scholars will be able to pull over the life and times of this man, Pope Pius XII. He was the head of the Catholic Church throughout the Second World War, and has been accused of failing to help save Jews during that time. The Vatican normally waits 70 years after the death of Pope before making his archives available. But after sustained pressure from Jewish groups, among others, they sped up the process. Pope Francis says that he hopes that quote, "Hidden but active diplomacy of Pius XII would be evaluated in its proper light. The millions of letters now being combed through may provide some answers. That's THE BRIEF. I'm Bianca Nobilo and we'll bring you U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's briefing when he gives it, as soon as it starts. And "WORLD SPORT" is up next.
Pope Pius XII Archives Opened.