Episode 4 of 5

Contrasting Narratives

When
August-September 1858
Where
Bologna
Part of
Papal police seize Edgardo Mortara in Bologna

Contrasting narratives emerged regarding Edgardo's wishes during visits by his father in August and September 1858.

After Edgardo's father visited him during August and September 1858, two narratives emerged: one described a boy wanting to return to his family, while the other described a child who had learned the catechism and wanted his parents to become Catholics.

Sources

  1. Mortara case Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17

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