6) Relations with the Catholic Church Flashcards
What had Mussolini described Catholic Priests as during he career at a journalist?
Black Germs
The issue of the church not recognising the new Italian monarchy since 1870 was known as?
The Roman Question
Which Priest lead the PPI as part of an anti-Fascist coalition?
Don Sturzo
When was the Lateran Treaty signed?
February 1929
How much did the Pope receive as financial compensation for giving up his claim to Rome?
£30 million
What were the points of the Lateran Treaty?
The government could veto the appointment of bishops
The state would pay the salaries of the clergy
The Clergy could not belong to political parties
Religious education would be compulsory in schools
The Church would hold power over divorce and marriage
The Vatican would receive £30 million
What two social Catholic groups provided competition for the Fascist ones?
Catholic Action vs the Balilla
Catholic Syndicates vs Fascist Trade Unions
How many members did Catholic Action have?
250,000
When and what was the dispute focusing on the popularity of Catholic Action?
1931- The state tried to supress this group
What had the Pope called Mussolini?
A man of Providence
Who attended the secret meetings with the Fascists to arrange the Lateran Treaty?
Gasparri
Who was the Pope during the Lateran Treaty?
Pope Pius XI
How much money did the Vatican receive in the Lateran Treaty?
£30 million
What did the Church receive in the terms of the Lateran Treaty?
The Vatican was declared an independent state, 1 billion lire in government bonds, 109 acres of land, RE was made compulsory in schools, no divorce without consent of the church, couples wishing to marry would have to do so in a church ceremony
What did the State receive in the terms of the Lateran Treaty?
The Church’s endorsement and recognition, the ability to veto the appointments of bishops, due to giving the church government bonds, the church was also responsible for Fascist debt
