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Culture an Religion of Italy

CULTURE 

Etruscan and Samnite cultures flourished in Italy before the emergence of the Roman Empire, which conquered and incorporated them. Phoenicians and Greeks established settlements in Italy beginning several centuries before the birth of Jesus, and the Greek settlements in particular developed into thriving classical civilizations. 

RELIGION

Roman Catholicism is by far the largest religion in the country. Although the Roman Catholic Church has been separated from the state, it still plays a role in the nation's political affairs partly due to Holy See's location in Vatican City, within Rome itself. 


Some 98% of Italians are Roman Catholic  of which one-third are active members. 
Most baptisms, weddings, and funeral services are held in church.

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