Italy is a prevalently Roman Catholic country, with minorities of Muslims (mostly from recent immigration) and Jews. Christian Protestants are historically few, due to a history of intolerance that has continued until modern times (though a few Protestants, such as two-time Prime Minister Sidney Sonnino, have distinguished themselves). The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... A Muslim is a believer in or follower of Islam. ... Protestantism is a general grouping of denominations within Christianity. ... In Italy, the President of the Council of Ministers (Italian: Presidente del Consiglio dei Ministri) is the countrys prime minister or head of government, and occupies the fourth-most important state office. ... Baron Giorgio Sidney Sonnino (March 11, 1847 – November 24, 1922) was an Italian politician. ...

While not all Italians are particularly religious, the Catholic Church holds considerable power, and has an influence on most political parties, with the exceptions of the Italian Radicals and the Communist Refoundation Party. St. ... A political party is a political organization subscribing to a certain ideology or formed around very special issues. ... Do not confuse the Italian Radicals with the Transnational Radical Party. ... The Communist Refoundation Party (Italian: Partito della Rifondazione Comunista) is an Italian reformed communist party. ...

Usage of Catholic symbolism (especially crosses) in courts and schools has been contested by minorities, but was ruled legal; many, however, still contend that it is in clear violation of the principles of religious freedom outlined in the Constitution of Italy. However, it is claimed that the Crucifixes and other Catholic symbols are not considered by the supreme court religious signs but cultural symbols. Freedom of religion is the individuals right or freedom to hold whatever religious beliefs he or she wishes, or none at all. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require cleanup. ...

Articles in the Constitution of Italy about freedom of religion

• 3: All citizens have equal social dignity and are equal before the law, without distinction of [...], religion, [...]
• 8: All religious confessions are equally free before the law.
• 19: All have the right to profess freely their own religious faith in whatever form [...], provided that the rites are not contrary to morality.