My Visit with the Pope

The True Story of a Mormon World War II Soldier Who Had a Private Audience with Pope Pius XII

At the end of World War II, John Christiansen, a Mormon soldier, was visiting the Vatican when the Pope singled him out.

“You must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I’d like to talk to you.”

John found himself in the very rare position of having a private audience with Pope Pius XII.

What did the Pope want to know about the Mormon church?

This fascinating account comes from a recording discovered on an old reel-to-reel tape.

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