Italy was the home of the ancient Roman Empire. After centuries of disunity, Italy united as a single state in 1870. A republican form of government was established in 1946, but the years since have seen a succession of over 50 governments. In the 1990's completely inept and corrupt government provoked widespread popular outrage.

Italy is mostly Roman Catholic. The center of Catholicism, the Vatican City, is located within Rome. Most Italians seldom attend church, and there are few evangelicals.

For further information and specific prayer points for Italy, look up the book "Operation World" by Patrick Johnstone.

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