The Holocaust and Catholicism

“Catholics and the Holocaust: Was it any of Our Business?” The discrimination began, as Jews were not allowed in certain stores. Signs were posted banning them from a variety of places. Later stores owned by Jews were shut down. Soon, a nationwide boycott was established, and Jews lost nearly all of their rights. Shops were destroyed and Jewish fortunes were plundered. Due to the Nuremberg Laws and “Emergency Constitutional Clauses” this all became legal. From …

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