Word: calvario
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Augusto Francale, an amiable, middle-aged bachelor practicing law in Monte Calvario-a slum known in Naples as "the natural breeding place of evil"-recently organized a league to write a divorce law for the new Republic. Similar attempts made earlier in the century had come to naught in a 97% Catholic country.* Last week Signor Francale's ideas were under attack in sermons, editorials, posters and street demonstrations. The Christian Family Defense Front sponsored such slogans as: "Beware of saboteurs of the home and family-down with divorce!" which appeared on Italian walls. The church, however...
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