Carl Maria Splett
Videos
Carl Maria Splett was a German Roman Catholic priest and Bishop of Danzig who had a controversial role during World War II, especially as apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Culm. After the war,
Plaque at Oliwa Cathedral
The reorganization of occupied dioceses during World War II was an issue faced by Pope Pius XII of whether to extend the apostolic authority of Catholic bishops from Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy to
Cesare Orsenigo (left, with Hitler and von Ribbentrop), nuncio to Germany, also served as de facto nuncio to Poland.
Cardinal Adolf Bertram, whom Orsenigo made apostolic administrator for Catholic parishes in Trans-Olza
Cardinal August Hlond forced out German prelates after the war and replaced them with Polish ones.