You are acquainted with the tragedy of the Jews persecuted by the Nazis during the Second World War. Those who witnessed the charity of Pope Pius XII were amazed by his interest in saving the victims. Thousands of letters addressed directly to His Holiness were sent by family and friends. But their story cannot be told without your help. I appeal to you for help in promoting the truth about Pope Pius XII.

When the Jews were persecuted during the Nazi occupation of Rome, Pope Pius XII gave orders to give hospitality in the Vatican and in all Vatican extraterritorial buildings-convents, monasteries and churches as well as in the pontifical apartments in Castelgandolfo-in order to save as many lives as possible.

At least indirectly, many Jews owe their safety to Pope Pacelli. Unfortunately, some who escaped the fury of the Nazis during the Holocaust do not recognize the fact that it was the Pope who saved them. How could free access be provided to the Vatican, to the "Bambino Gesł" hospital, or to the Pontifical Villa in Castelgandolfo without the Pope's approval? How could one have access to the Pope's bedroom which was converted into a delivery room, according to the testimony of the director of the Pontifical Villa, without the Pope's permission?

Among the fifty babies born in the Pope's apartment, to honor him one mother named her twins: Pio Eugenio and Eugenio Pio. Common sense, rather than historical proof, demonstrates that the Pope did not limit himself to saving people, but he encouraged others to do so and also expected his collaborators throughout the world to do so.

In Castelgandolfo alone, there were 10,000 refugees who had to eat at least twice a day and had to be protected and cared for. The Vatican and the Pope were only interested in saving people and did not keep lists or an archive of the people saved. That is why we turn to you, dear Friend, to share with us any information of persons of Jewish extraction who were saved by the Vatican.

We would like to ask Vad Vashem in Israel to honor the memory of Pius XII and to add his name to the list of "Just Among the Nations." To succeed we must have the testimony in writing by a person who knows that a Jew was helped directly by the Pope.

For example, thanks to the intervention of the Holy Father, a sick Jewish child (and mother) who fled from the Nazis, was transferred to the Bambino Gesł Hospital which had the privilege of extraterritoriality. During their stay the child's father, who was living in the Vatican, came to visit her regularly sent by the Pope in a large black automobile with the Vatican license and flags of the Holy See.

You may know a Jew who is willing to provide his or her testimony which must be signed by a notary. Send it to me by regular mail, or by FAX (973-539-9327). Thank you for your attention to this matter.