A study by⁢ Censis, titled “The Work of the ‍Spirit and the Responsibility of Catholic Thoght,” reveals insights into the religious landscape of Italy. The research, presented at a meeting⁤ in the Basilica of ⁤San ⁣Giovanni in Laterano, Rome,‍ examines the connection between Catholic identity and Italian culture.

according to the study, 71.1% of Italians identify as Catholic. Within this group, 15.3% are practicing Catholics, 34.9% participate in church activities occasionally,and 20.9% are non-practicing Catholics. Furthermore, 79.8% of Italians, including 62.8% of non-believers, consider their “cultural base” ‍to be of ⁤Catholic inspiration. Only⁤ 5.5% of Italians report growing up in an environment “contrary to Catholicism,” ⁢while 14.7% have other cultural influences.

The study also found that‍ 61.4% of italians agree that Catholicism is an integral part of national identity.⁣ This sentiment is shared⁣ by 41.4%‍ of non-believers, while 23.4% disagree. These figures ⁣highlight a “gray area” of individuals who feel connected to the Church without actively participating in its activities.

During the meeting, Cardinal ⁤Baldassarre Reina addressed this “gray area,” stating, The ‘gray area’ are faces, stories, boys, fathers ⁢and mothers of the family, sick peopel. He emphasized the importance of reaching out to Christians who do not ⁢regularly attend parishes, echoing Pope Francis’ call in ⁣*Evangelii Gaudium*. Reina stressed the need for the Church ⁢to move beyond self-referentiality and focus on⁢ Christ.

It is necessary to have within the exclusive of God ⁤where the gray would not have part, this implies first of all the need for the Church to come out of ⁢itself by contemplating and following Christ. In this sense, the Church cannot and must not be self -referential.

Cardinal Baldassarre Reina

Massimo Cacciari, a philosopher, spoke ⁢about the relationship between science, technology, and politics. He argued that The end of a political vocation and a precise political responsibility denounces a crisis of ‍political man in ⁣favor of the technical⁢ man. He expressed concern over a perceived ⁣crisis in political ‍leadership and the need for a strong political response to the dominance of technology.

Europe ⁣is the land⁤ of science and technique. The politician is one wiht this, it is indispensable in history with⁤ the technical man. ⁢In the last century there has been a disjunction.

Massimo ⁣cacciari

Don Fabio ⁤Rosini emphasized the importance of resisting ⁤the allure of power and embracing‍ a‍ deeper connection to ‍one’s roots. We must ⁤resist ‍the temptation of the sirens. The Church must be prophetic and, especially in today’s world, to express sublime life.

Father Antonio Spadaro cautioned against being overwhelmed ⁢by ⁤the rapid pace of change in the world. We must not be afraid of crossing the rapids in history. He urged the Church ⁣to be a guiding light amidst the chaos, understanding the ⁣times and embracing intuition alongside wisdom.

We have ⁢to throw ourselves into our times, venture off and ⁣drive the ship ⁤in ⁢current adversities. It is indeed good to talk about the wisdom of the Church but we must not forget about the⁤ instinct, which merging with ⁢the‍ memory⁤ generates the intuition. Only the intuition makes us understand what happens ⁤and gives us a contemplative action. This must be Catholics: contemplative in action.

Father Antonio‍ Spadaro

Giuseppe De Rita highlighted the importance of individual subjectivity in contributing to the greater good.We must participate in the creation of ⁣the⁤ supernatural, raising himself and others, starting from subjectivity. He emphasized ⁤that individual contributions are essential for spiritual ‍growth ⁤and ⁣connection.