Vatican monsignor hugh o flaherty biography

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          Watch Colm Flynn in this special EWTN News in Depth extra as he takes us to the heart of Vatican City, where a story of courage and humanity unfolds – the story of Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, an Irish priest who became a beacon of hope during one of history's darkest times. 

          A special mass was celebrated by former Archbishop of Dublin, Duirmid Martin, and attended by members of the Irish community.

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        4. During the German occupation of Rome from to , Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty devoted his time and energy to running an escape organisation for Allied POWs and civilians.

          5. It marked the 60th anniversary of O'Flaherty's death, commemorating his life and legacy. 

          The Irish Ambassador to the Holy See, Frances Collins, recalls Pope Francis's words, "There are those who defeat evil with good, and Mons.

          O'Flaherty is certainly one of those people." She says, "In telling his story, we tell the story of others."

          The Vatican, a place steeped in history, was the setting for O'Flaherty's remarkable acts of bravery. Working in one of the Vatican's most influential departments during the 1930s and 40s, he was well-placed to impact World War II significan