Italian Families
The Catholic Church and Mussolini
Conclusion
The Lateran Treaty
- 1st Article: Italy recognizes and reaffirms the principle established in the first Article of the Italian Constitution dated March 4, 1848, according to which the Catholic Apostolic Roman religion is the only State religion
- 4th Article: The sovereignty and exclusive jurisdiction over the Vatican City, which Italy recognizes as appertaining to the Holy See, forbid any intervention therein on the part of the Italian Government, or that any authority other than that of the Holy See shall be there acknowledged.
- Concordat:
- Article 34: The Italian State, wishing to restore to the institution of matrimony, which is the foundation of the family, that dignity which is conformable with the Catholic tradition of its people, recognizes the civil effects of the Sacrament of matrimony regulated by Canon Law.
- Article 36: Italy, considering the teaching of Christian doctrine according to the form received by Catholic tradition as the foundation and the crown of public instruction, agrees that religious instruction imparted in thepublic elementary schools shall have a further development in the secondary schools according to a programme to be established by an accord between the Holy See and the State.
Southern Stereotypes
Northern Stereotypes
Gender Roles and Stereotypes in Italy