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What youth group did Pope Benedict have to join?
All youth in Germany were automatically enrolled in Hitler's youth group. Benedict rarely attended meetings and dropped out.
What youth group did the Pope Benedict have to join?
All youth age 14 or older in Germany were required by Hitler to be enrolled Hitler Youth. Joseph Ratzinger was conscripted but refused to attend meetings.
How long was Pope Benedict in the Hitler Youth?
Joseph Ratzinger, who much later in life became Pope Benedict XVI, was in the Hitler Youth for 4 years, from 1941 to 1945. Bear in mind that his membership was required by law, rather than being his choice, and he did not attend meetings. There is no evidence that he ever considered himself to be a Nazi.
Is Pope Benedict German?
Pope Benedict XVI was born in Marktl am Inn, Bavaria so yes, he is German.Yes, he was born and raised in Bavaria. He was also a member of the Hitler Youth before and during the war.
Why did Pope Benedict's parents support Hitler?
They did not support Hitler and were against him.
What was the name of the pope that came to World Youth Day 2008?
Pope Benedict XVI.
Why was the current popes parents such great fans and supporters of Adolf Hitler?
Pope Benedict's parents were not supporters of Hitler. Even though the future Benedict XVI was drafted into the Hitler Youth organization he refused to attend meetings. His young cousin with Down's Syndrome was taken by the Nazis and killed to help 'purify' the genetic pool. He was drafted into the German anti-aircraft corps. but later deserted as the war drew to a close. There is only evidence that Benedict's family despised Hitler. Anything else would be classified as a pure myth meant to discredit the current pope and his family.
What number pope is Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Is Pope Benedict the 111th Pope?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Who is Pope Benedict named after?
St. Benedict and Pope Benedict XV.
Who was pope in 1977?
John Paul II
Pope Benedict XVI is which numbered pope?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
