The Encyclopedia of World History. 2001.
1907, Sept. 8
The papal encyclical Pascendi gregis condemned and censured the Modernist system. 1
1908
Giolitti sponsored a measure to facilitate religious education by making it available upon demand but optional. 2
Revived nationalism under Gabriel d'Annunzio and others influenced government foreign policy. 3
Dec. 28
An earthquake struck Calabria and eastern Sicily and destroyed Reggio and Messina. A tidal wave also struck the latter. Loss of life was estimated at 150,000. 4
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