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Meloni has described herself in speeches as a Christian and has publicly expressed her admiration for Pope St. John Paul II.
Italy’s national elections on Sept. 25 ended with Giorgia Meloni, a Catholic mother, poised to become the country's first female prime minister.
In the snap elections — called after former prime minister Mario Draghi’s unity government collapsed due to economic and military tensions — Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party captured the most votes at around 26%, skyrocketing from a roughly 4% share four years ago.
Before and amid her party’s electoral victory, Meloni’s views have been described in the media as “far-right” and even as “fascist.” Here’s what you need to know about her:
She’s Not the Prime Minister Yet
Continued below.
Giorgia Meloni: 7 Things to Know About Italy’s Likely New Catholic Prime Minister
Italy’s national elections on Sept. 25 ended with Giorgia Meloni, a Catholic mother, poised to become the country's first female prime minister.
In the snap elections — called after former prime minister Mario Draghi’s unity government collapsed due to economic and military tensions — Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party captured the most votes at around 26%, skyrocketing from a roughly 4% share four years ago.
Before and amid her party’s electoral victory, Meloni’s views have been described in the media as “far-right” and even as “fascist.” Here’s what you need to know about her:
She’s Not the Prime Minister Yet
Continued below.
Giorgia Meloni: 7 Things to Know About Italy’s Likely New Catholic Prime Minister
