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Archives of a Political Laboratory: Rome 1943-1944 Reveals the Role of the Holy See in Liberation

On April 26th, Rome's Catholic LUMSA University hosted an event that shed light on the actions and role of the Holy See during the liberation of Rome from Nazi-Fascism in 1944, thanks to the opening of archives from the pontificate of Pius XII.

On April 26th, Rome’s Catholic LUMSA University hosted an event that shed light on the actions and role of the Holy See during the liberation of Rome from Nazi-Fascism in 1944, thanks to the opening of archives from the pontificate of Pius XII. The event, “Archives of a Political Laboratory: Rome 1943-1944,” showcased the crucial role played by the Church in assisting the resistance, including attempts to intervene with the Germans for the release of those arrested and condemned. Despite the violence of the war, Rome also became a political laboratory, laying the foundation for Italy’s democratic structure. The event featured historian of political institutions Giovanna Tosatti of the University of Tuscia, who highlighted the unity and connection between all parties, including the Church, that served to begin the constituent process leading to the promulgation of the Constitution of the Italian Republic in 1948. Don’t miss this fascinating glimpse into the history of Rome during a pivotal moment in Italian history.

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