Mussolini and the Church Flashcards
what did Young Mussolini call priests?
Black Germs
why did the pope hate the state?
Risorgimento and taking Rome
how many people did the Catholic Church represent
400 million
what did the church see the fascists as a defence against?
the socialists
when did Gaspari and Mussolini have meetings
1923
When did the Pope make Sturzo resign from PPI
June 1923
how many poplar were left leaderless
107
what did Mussolini renounce?
Atheism, contraceptions, swearing
which bank did the state commit funding to in 1923
banca romana
when were PPI minister sacked from cabinet?
April 1923
when were Mussolini’s kids baptised?
1923
when was the lateran treaty?
June 7th 1929 ratified by parliament
what road was built to commemorate the lateran pact
Via Della conciliazione
how much money and land did the pope receive
£30million and 109 acres with Vatican City as papal sovereignty
what was there in Vatican City?
Small army, police, post office, railway