In his encyclical on Holy Scripture, Pius XII warmly acknowledges that the inquiry of modern exegetes «has also clearly shown the special preeminence of the people of Israel among the other ancient nations of the East....» (firstthings.com)
These dogs were then thought to have been cross bred to other lines in the Romans and Greeks possession, including dogs received in trade from other ancient nations such as England and Britain. (all-about-great-danes.com)
Upon his return to Rome, he affirmed that Christianity was still «strong and active» in Britain, despite many challenges, and shared his «profound conviction» that «the ancient nations of Europe have a Christian soul.» (firstthings.com)