Giolitti and Catholicism Flashcards
What did Giolitti say about the relationship between the Church and the state in 1904?
He said they were ‘two parallel lines which should never meet’
What concessions did Giolitti make to the Church?
- He got rid of the divorce bill in 1904
- He promoted catholic interests in education
What did the Church give in return?
The Pope encouraged the Italian people in PSI strongholds to vote for Giolitti.
The Pope himself was scared of the threat of Socialism.
This support allowed Giolitti to serve his 4th term as Prime Minister of Italy.
What was Giolitti not willing to prioritise for concessions?
Giolitti had to make sure he put Socialist interests before Catholic interests as he could not afford to lose the support of the PSI
Giolitti made sure that he didnt give any concessions to the Catholics that may danger his relationship with teh Socialists.
What was still a MASSIVE issue for the RCC?
The ‘Roman Question’ was still begging to be answered by Giolitti.
The Catholics didnt like the fact that Giolitti had taken no action and cared very little about the land the RCC had claim to.
