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    4 August 2012 - Salt Lake City, United States
    News Release

    Mormons in Italy Rejoice, Church Granted Country's 'Official' Status

    The Italian government has granted The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints official status as a church and “partner of the state.” This legal status gives the Church greater freedom to do more good, both as a church and as a social institution.

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