Document. "Letter from Pope Paul VI" ~ An article regarding "The Deputy." ~ Pope Paul VI is defending Pius XII's position during WWII. Pius XII was a warm, caring man who was not interested in political or material advancement as Hochhuth portrays in his play, and if he were he would have faced far greater reprucussions than this play. ~ COMMONWEAL ~ LXXIX ~ 22 ~ 651-2 ~ February 28,