Defend Christians in Italy: Protect Religious Freedom

To the Italian Government and Parliament,

We, the undersigned, call on you to take immediate and concrete action to defend the rights of Christians in Italy.

Italy has a deep Christian heritage. For centuries, Christian values have shaped its culture, laws, and social fabric. Yet today, Christians across the country report growing pressure, discrimination, and marginalization in public life.

The facts are clear:

Christian symbols are removed from public spaces under the banner of secularism. Christian business owners, healthcare workers, and educators face professional consequences for living according to their faith. Christian voices are increasingly excluded from public debate and media. Religious education and the expression of Christian values in schools are under threat.

Religious freedom is not a privilege. It is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Italian Constitution and international human rights law. Every citizen deserves the freedom to believe, worship, and live according to their conscience — without fear of retaliation or exclusion.

We are not asking for special treatment. We are asking for equal treatment.

We call on the Italian Government and Parliament to:

1. Enforce existing constitutional protections for religious freedom without exception.
2. Investigate and address documented cases of discrimination against Christians in workplaces, schools, and public institutions.
3. Guarantee the right of conscientious objection for healthcare and public service workers.
4. Protect the presence of Christian symbols and traditions in public life as part of Italy's legitimate cultural heritage.
5. Ensure that Christian organizations and institutions can operate freely without undue interference from the state.

Italy's strength lies in its pluralism and its history. A society that silences any faith community is not truly free. We urge you to act now — to protect religious freedom for Christians and for all people of faith in Italy.

Sign this petition and stand with us. Every signature sends a clear message: religious freedom matters, and we will defend it.