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Original Title: TIL in February 1936, Pope Pius XI recieved a mesage from Hitler congratulating him on the anniversary of his coronation. Pius’ response critizied Hitler’s regime with such force that Germany’s foreign secretary tried to suppress the response, but Pius insisted that the message be given to Hitler.