Catholic resistance to Nazi Germany was a component of German resistance to Nazism and of Resistance during World War II. The role of the Catholic Church during the Nazi years remains a matter of much contention. From the outset of Nazi rule in 1933, issues emerged which brought the church into conflict with the regime and persecution of the church led Pope Pius XI to denounce the policies of the Nazi Government in the 1937 papal encyclical Mit brennender Sorge. His successor Pius XII faced the war years and provided intelligence to the Allies.
German vice-chancellor von Papen demands Catholic aid for Nazis
Catholic resistance to Nazi Germany was a component of German resistance to Nazism and of Resistance during World War II.
Historical Significance
Catholic resistance to Nazi Germany was a component of German resistance to Nazism and of Resistance during World War II.
Events Before
Jacob Coxey Sr. is chosen as the Mayor of Massillon, Ohio
Jacob Sechler Coxey Sr. (April 16, 1854 – May 18, 1951), sometimes known as General Coxey, was an American politician and perennial candidate.
Italian-American film director Frank Capra (34) weds second wife, American secretary Lucille Warner (29) in Brooklyn, NY
Italian-American film director Frank Capra (34) weds second wife, American secretary Lucille Warner (29) in Brooklyn, NYC, until her death in 1984
As a member of the gold medal-winning US four-man bobsleigh team at Lake Placid, Eddie Eagan becomes the only Olympian t
As a member of the gold medal-winning US four-man bobsleigh team at Lake Placid, Eddie Eagan becomes the only Olympian to win gold medals at both the Summer (boxing gold in Antwerp 1920) and Winter Games in different sports
Sydney Harbour Bridge opens in Sydney, Australia
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"Grand Hotel" directed by Edmund Goulding and starring Greta Garbo and John Barrymore premieres in New York, includes th
"Grand Hotel" directed by Edmund Goulding and starring Greta Garbo and John Barrymore premieres in New York, includes the line "I want to be alone" (Best Picture/Production 1932)
Events After
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (US bank guarantor) comes into effect
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (US bank guarantor) comes into effect
American comedian and actor Lou Costello (27) weds American burlesque dancer Anne Battler (21)
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FDR devalues the US dollar relative to gold to $35 per ounce
FDR devalues the US dollar relative to gold to $35 per ounce
British-American entertainer Bob Hope (30) weds American singer Dolores DeFina (24) in Erie, Pennsylvania, until his dea
British-American entertainer Bob Hope (30) weds American singer Dolores DeFina (24) in Erie, Pennsylvania, until his death in 2003
"It Happened One Night" directed by Frank Capra and starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert opens at NY's Radio City
"It Happened One Night" directed by Frank Capra and starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert opens at NY's Radio City Music Hall (Academy Awards Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress and Screenplay 1935)
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David McKee is born
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Jim Bakker is born
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Roger Miller is born
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Claus von Stauffenberg is promoted to Second Lieutenant
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 12, 1933?
- Catholic resistance to Nazi Germany was a component of German resistance to Nazism and of Resistance during World War II. The role of the Catholic Church during the Nazi years remains a matter of much contention. From the outset of Nazi rule in 1933, issues emerged which brought the church into conflict with the regime and persecution of the church led Pope Pius XI to denounce the policies of the Nazi Government in the 1937 papal encyclical Mit brennender Sorge.
- Why is German vice-chancellor von Papen demands Catholic aid for Nazis significant?
- Catholic resistance to Nazi Germany was a component of German resistance to Nazism and of Resistance during World War II.