# Reichskonkordat (1933)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/1933-reichskonkordat
Location: Vatican City
Themes: Politics

The Holy See signs a concordat with Nazi Germany. At this point in the timeline (1933), the Bishop of Rome was Pope Pius XI (6 February 1922 – 10 February 1939).

## Why it matters
Reichskonkordat mattered because it changed the relationship between the churches and political power.

Pope at the time: [Pope Pius XI](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-pius-xi)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Reichskonkordat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reichskonkordat)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Reichskonkordat](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Reichskonkordat)
- [Wikipedia — Modern Era (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_the_20th_century)