Country Demographics:

• Population:  58 million                                      
• Religions:   Predominately Roman Catholic with mature Protestant and Jewish communities and a growing Muslim immigrant community
• Income Per Capita: $19,310.89 year/ $53.64 day
• Government Type:  Republic
  Chief of State:  President Carlo Azeglio CIAMPI (since May 1999)
  Head of Government: Prime Minister Silvio BERLUSCONI (since June 2001)

Legal Profession:

• Estimated number of lawyers in Italy is 150,000
• Estimated number of believers involved in the legal profession is 500,000.
• A Christian lawyers group in Italy is currently in the process of being established.

Convocation Goals:

• Delegates from Italy are looking forward to the Convocation as an opportunity to learn more about the Christian values and principles related to our profession and to exchange experiences with other lawyers and brothers in Christ from around the globe.

Prayer Items:

• Please pray for the advocates who are working to establish a Christian lawyers group in Italy.

Contact Information:

• Cristiano Tofani lawefinance@tiscali.it