Summary 12 - Opposition from the Roman Catholic Church Flashcards
What was the main priority of the Roman Catholic Church?
Their main aim was to protect many of their organisations.
How did the Catholic Church view the Nazis war aims in 1939?
The Catholic Church supported the Nazis war aims in 1939.
How did the Catholic Church view the invasion of Russia in 1941?
They supported the invasion of Russia in 1941.
What was the main source of opposition to the Nazis from the Catholic Church?
Opposition came from individual churchmen.
Which Bishop spoke out in a sermon in August 1941 against the euthanasia of the mentally and physically disabled?
Bishop Galen
What was the impact of Bishop Galen’s sermon in August 1941?
It led to the euthanasia programme of the mentally and physically disabled being temporarily halted.
How did the Nazis respond to the sermon of Bishop Galen in 1941?
Galen was not persecuted but those who distributed his sermon were, three Catholic priests were executed.
Give another example of opposition to the regime from members of the Catholic Church?
Archbishop Frings of Cologne spoke out against the killing of prisoners of war.