The Pope Resigns

[Boreas]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

That and his time in die Hitlerjugen.

There are a lot of reasons to dislike Ratzinger but the Hitler Youth business isn't one of them. Membership was compulsory after 1936. In 1936 Ratzinger was 8 years old.

John

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by piece-itpete

In fairness for some groups joining the Hilter Youth was mandatory.

Are we going to see the first Hispanic Pope?

Pete

Originally Posted by Boreas

There are a lot of reasons to dislike Ratzinger but the Hitler Youth business isn't one of them. Membership was compulsory after 1936. In 1936 Ratzinger was 8 years old.

John

Yes, Yes, I know that. It was just an opportunity to take a jab at a pointy hat.

So, sue me.

Regards,
Dave