"The Framework Agreement of 1984 paved the way for the agreements subsequently concluded by the State with other confessions, favoring the recognition of the religious pluralism which is typical of Italian society today. After forty years the fundamental principle of correct collaboration in freedom, which represents the soul of the Concordat republican, remains a very current and fruitful trace, as well as a source of inspiration to face the changes affecting ecclesial and national affairs".
The President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, wrote this in a message on the occasion of the study day promoted by the Bettino Craxi ETS Foundation and the Italian Embassy to the Holy See, close to the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Agreement modifying the Concordat.
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