Most German chancellors have been followers of a Christian church. German society has been affected by a Catholic-Protestant divide since the Protestant Reformation, and the same effect is visible in
The current German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is Catholic.
The religious beliefs of Adolf Hitler, the dictator of Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1945, have been a matter of debate. His opinions regarding religious matters changed considerably over time. During the
Religious affiliations of chancellors of Germany
…in line with the teachings of their church. For issues about Nazi stance on religion, see Religion in Nazi Germany, Religious aspects of Nazism, and Religious views of Adolf Hitler. a. ^ Including two determined opponents of the Catholic faith, Hitler and Goebbels (see Nazi attitudes towards Christianity…
Albert Speer, c. 1946
Hitler (left) with Martin Bormann (right) in 1939
Hitler (left) with Joseph Goebbels (right) in 1934
Mother Mary with the Holy Child Jesus Christ in 1913 by Adolf Hitler