Hugh O’flaherty: the Irish Priest Who Resisted the Nazis

When Italy was invaded by Germany in 1943 and dictator Benito Mussolini was overthrown, Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty was employed at the Vatican. The Scarlet and the Black, starring Gregory Peck, made this brave Irish priest famous for his resistance to the Nazi occupying force. The Monsignor O'Flaherty portrayed in this tale is just as fascinating and thrilling as the movie version.

Monsignor O'Flaherty, a witty, clever, and daring man, assisted persecuted Jews and Allied prisoners of war in escaping German custody. Monsignor O'Flaherty and his brave companions—priests, nuns, laypeople, some aristocrats—saved thousands of lives at tremendous personal peril. Even until the Nazis' 1945 capitulation to the Allies, they had to always stay one step ahead of the relentless Nazis.

This is the 35th book in the renowned Vision Books collection of children's books on saints and heroes. This book provides a window into a conflict between good and evil that is taking place in the actual world as well as an exciting adventure story. It also discusses the necessity of repentance and forgiveness following a battle.

8-12 year old

ISBN: 9781621645788
Title: Hugh O’flaherty: the Irish Priest Who Resisted the Nazis
Author: De Maria, Fiorella
Format: Paperback