This book argues that the relationship between religion and society in Italy has unique characteristics when compared with what is happening in other European Catholic Countries. Exploring key topics and religious trends which question how the population feel - from the laity and the role of religions in the public sphere, to moral debates. 'Franco Garelli's book will be welcomed with enthusiasm by specialists and general readers alike for the clarity and energy with which it analyses a wealth of information about so many aspects of continuity and change in Italian religion. His analysis is not only eloquent and cogent but also based on a firm grasp of theoretical debates.' James A. Beckford, University of Warwick, UK 'Garelli's book provides a wide range of vital information on the state of religion in Italy, making it a critical resource for scholars of the region.' Catholic Books Review