Was the Pope Benedict XVI a Hitler youth?

Answer 1

Yes he was in the nazi youth for a short period of time. He returned home absent without leave.

"When Ratzinger turned 14 in 1941, as required by law he joined the Hitler Youth. According to his biographer John Allen he was not an enthusiastic member. He requested to be taken off the rolls and reportedly refused to attend a single meeting."

source: Jewish Virtual Library

Answer 2

No! Catholics believe in the value of all life, meaning that the Pope who is the head of the Catholic Church values life. If he did not value life he would not be The Pope. Nazis believe they are superior to others, yet Catholics believe in being humble. Saying the Pope is a Nazis is worse then saying the President helps terrorists, or that Moses hated God.

Answer 3

Youth in Germany were required to be members of Hitler's Youth at the age of 14. It was automatic. Young Ratzinger never attended a meeting as his family had no use for Hitler. Later, when he was a seminarian, he was drafted into the army but deserted and returned home.

Answer 4

During World War 2 the Ratzinger family were not Nazi supporters. At the age of 14, young Josef Ratzinger (the future Pope Benedict) was automatically enrolled in the Hitler Youth. It was the law. He refused to attend any meetings. As a young man he was drafted into the German Army but deserted and returned home.

Answer 5

No, in fact his father hated the NAZIs. He did not support them.