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How did Mussolini's leadership affect Italy's relationship with the Catholic Church? Benito Mussolini
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How did Mussolini's leadership affect Italy's relationship with the Catholic Church?

Mussolini negotiated the Lateran Treaty in 1929 with the Vatican, which recognized the independence of Vatican City and established Catholicism as Italy's state religion. This accord stabilized relations with the Church and bolstered Mussolini's political standing by gaining the backing of the clergy.