Opposition From The Churches

Question 1

Despite the concordat with the Catholic Church why was there tension after 1933?

Answer 1

Nazis had censored Catholic press and harassed some of the priests

Question 2

What did Pope Pius XI issue in 1937?

Answer 2

A letter to Catholic priests in Germany
He attacked the Nazi dry stem although he never named Hitler and the Nazis in his criticisms

Question 3

What was the letter called ?

Answer 3

‘Mit brenneder sorge’ which translates to with burning anxiety

Question 4

Who did Priests read the letter to ?

Answer 4

Congregations clearly showing resistance to the Nazi attempts at controlling the church

Question 5

What did the Nazis do as a reaction to the letter ?

Answer 5

Took an even firmer line and close Catholic groups and prevent Catholics from joining the Nazi party

Question 6

What did the Nazis do to catholic schools ?

Answer 6

Removed the cords and crucifix which caused outcry however following complaints the Nazis halted the removals

Question 7

Once war broke out in 1939 what did the Nazis do ?

Answer 7

Continued their policy of removal