What does the Vatican think of Giorgia Meloni?The election of Italy's first female prime minister is likely to create conflict with the Holy See
Hi ReligionUnplugged readers, Giorgia Meloni has officially won the election for Italy’s next prime minister. She’s now poised to become the first female prime minister in the country’s history. Meloni heads the hard right political party Brothers of Italy and has been criticized for her party’s post-fascist roots, with comparisons to dictator Benito Mussolini. Meloni often combines her political viewpoints with Christian symbolism and ideology, something that has proved popular among Italy’s Catholics. However, it’s likely the election will put her and other politicians at odds with Pope Francis — particularly on issues like immigration and Meloni’s decided support for Ukraine. In today’s top story, Senior Contributor Clemente Lisi analyzes how this election will change the country and where the Vatican’s stance is in relation to Meloni’s. See you next week! If you like what you read, share this with your family and friends. Giorgia Meloni Marches To Victory In Italy: What Does The Vatican Think Of Her Election?
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What does the Vatican think of Giorgia Meloni?
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