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With the advent of Fascismo and the accession of the present Pope Pius XI (Achille Ratti), there was hope that the Vatican would reconcile itself to the act of 1870. The Catholic Partita Popolare had been organized by a little priest, Don Sturzo, and held the balance of power in the Parliament. The reactionary wing of the Vatican found itself in,thorough sympathy with the paternalistic nature of Fascism's aims. There was a good bit of cordial cooperation accomplished secretly. Filippo Cremonesi, Royal Commissioner appointed by Mussolini to succeed the Mayor of Rome, paid a call on Cardinal...
...Sturzo, who resigned the leadership of the Partito Popolare (Catholic Party) last July (TIME, July 23), was expected to resume his command of the Party. Behind the scenes he still wields considerable power. Besides being a politician and a priest, Don Sturzo is a passionate lover of music. He is to be seen any Sunday listening to the classical concerts at the Augusteum in Rome...
...from the nation. By virtually discarding the outward accoutrements of his dictatorial power, Mussolini can disarm his opponents while holding their favor, and so overshadow the Giolittists and the Radicals. As for the Catholic Party, it was thought likely that they will support the Fascisti, the resignation of Don Sturzo (TIME, July 23) pointing to the contrary...
...order to remind the Fascista Government that he is still alive, kicking and a member of the Partito Populare (Catholic Party), Don Sturzo, dethroned Popular leader, took a prominent part in a discussion at Rome which resulted in a vote of confidence in the Parliamentary representatives of the Partito Populare...
...Popular Party has crumbled rapidly since Don Sturzo was ousted (TIME, July 23). The Popular group split on the recent vote of confidence in the Government; the majority abstained from voting, but nine Populars voted in favor of the Government's program. The Executive Committee restored discipline only by the extreme measure of expelling the unruly members. The Parliamentary strength of the Party is reduced from 100 deputies before the Fascist revolution...