So why does he have such a tin ear when it comes to the Holocaust ? Pope Vatican in trouble for praise of World War II -era Pope Benedict . Benedict is accused by critics of failing to speak out against Jews and World War II . Vatican says Benedict was just agreeing with panel considering Pius for sainthood . Benedict angered Jews in January with support for Holocaust-denying bishop .
Pope Vatican in trouble for praise of World War II -era Pope Benedict . Benedict is accused by critics of failing to speak out against Jews and World War II . Vatican says Benedict was just agreeing with panel considering Pius for sainthood . Benedict angered Jews in January with support for Holocaust-denying bishop .