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Church in Italy

Zuppi criticizes Italian state’s ‘unilateral’ tax change

The Italian bishops' conference president accused the Meloni government of 'creating a disparity that harms the Catholic Church.'

Luke Coppen
Jun 04, 2025
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Cardinal Matteo Zuppi criticized the Italian government Tuesday for making a “unilateral” change to a tax system that helps fund the Catholic Church in Italy.

Cardinal Matteo Zuppi speaks at a conference on support for Italian clergy on June 3, 2025, in Bologna, Italy. Screenshot from @ChiesaCattolicaItaliana YouTube channel.

In a June 3 speech, the presi…

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