He did not hesitate for a moment in putting himself at the forefront of opposition to the occupying forces. He dedicated his life to saving as many Jews as possible. Using his influence with the Papal Nuncio. Angelo Rota. Mr. Baranski persuaded the Vatican to issue protective passports which were deliberately left blank. With only his priestly robes for protection. Mr. Baranski went to a brick factory where Jews awaiting deportation were imprisonned. and had them call out their names to him. Later. he would return and demand the release of these people. claiming they were under the protection of the Vatican. Despite many threats to his life from the Hungarian Fascist party. the Arrow Cross.
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