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Faith and Capital
Christ the King Sunday
Nov 21, 2022
Exploring the significance of Christ the King Sunday and its reminder to Christians about their allegiance to the spiritual ruler represented by the Catholic church. An analysis of the relationship between the Catholic Church and fascism, highlighting the efforts of the Italian Communist Party. Contrasting syndicalism and Marxism for socialism. The influence of syndicalism on Mussolini's fascist takeover and the regret felt by Pope Pius. The relationship between Pope Pius XI and Hitler, discussing Hitler's criticism of the church and the implementation of anti-Semitic laws.
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- Pope Pius XI collaborated closely with Mussolini, supporting fascist rollbacks and anti-Semitic laws, based on their shared opposition to communism.
- The alliance between the Catholic Church and Mussolini's regime was driven by fear of the communist revolution, not ideological alignment.
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The alliance between Mussolini and the Catholic Church
In this podcast episode, the host discusses the alliance between Benito Mussolini and the Catholic Church in Italy during the rise of fascism. It challenges the commonly accepted narrative that the Church fought against the fascists and reveals that Pope Pius XI cooperated closely with Mussolini, lending him organizational strength and moral legitimacy. This alliance was motivated by their shared opposition to communism and their desire to prevent a communist revolution in Italy.
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