Giorgia Meloni on Christian Identity/Role of Religion

Giorgia Meloni consistently frames her political identity and values through the lens of her Catholic faith and a broader Christian identity. She has publicly adopted the trinomial "Dio, patria, famiglia" ('God, fatherland, family') as a core principle guiding her conservatism. Meloni views Christianity as central to Western civilization and often contrasts it with ideologies she opposes, such as gender ideology and Islamist violence.

Meloni's political stance reflects traditional Christian social teachings, particularly regarding the family unit, where she advocates exclusively for male-female pairs as heads of nuclear families. This commitment has manifested in her opposition to same-sex marriage and same-sex parenting, alongside efforts to outlaw surrogacy. She uses her religious identity to help construct her national brand, often referencing it in major political speeches.

Her focus on Christian identity is also linked to her views on immigration, where she has expressed support for asylum seekers fleeing war while favouring the reception of Christians and those of Italian origin over others. This connection between faith and national identity is a constant theme in her political narrative, contrasting with what she perceives as secular or progressive ideologies.