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Auschwitz survivor becomes symbol of tensions in Italy
- Nov 7, 2019
An 89-year-old Auschwitz survivor who is a senator-for-life in Italy has unwittingly provoked one of the country’s most intense confrontations with anti-Semitism since the end of Italy’s Fascist dictatorship during World War II.

By Colleen Barry
Cardinal Müller: Francis should engage with populists after election landslide
- May 29, 2019
Italian Catholics are divided following a populist vistory at the European elections. While some condemn anti-immigration parties, others suggest that it may be time for dialogue.

By Claire Giangravè
Italy’s Catholic establishment faults Salvini for rosary
- May 20, 2019
Italian Interior Minister Matteo Salvini on Monday defended his invocation of God at a political rally, after Italy’s Catholic establishment criticized it as a cynical exploitation of faith ahead of European Parliament elections this weekend.

By Nicole Winfield

Italian bishops continue joust with government over immigration
- Apr 5, 2019
The Italian bishops critcized the anti-immigration policies enacted by the governing populist coalition and enouraged them “to take on their responsibilities.”

By Claire Giangravè
Italy’s populist regime defies Pope Francis anew over immigration
- Sep 28, 2018
While Pope Francis was spreading a gospel of welcoming and openness toward immigrants in the Baltic States, his message was being ignored in his own backyard.

By Claire Giangravè
Italian bishops hold their ground against anti-immigrant government
- Jul 4, 2018
Clergy in Italy stands in defense of immigrants despite opposition by a populist government and many Italians.

By Claire Giangravè

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