Italy Mormons
"This recognition enabled the LDS Church to own and inherit property (through purchases, wills, trusts and estates) as well as certain other tax advantages," Homer detailed in an email. "It also enabled LDS ministers to perform marriage ceremonies subject to Italian law concerning civil marriages." This new status moves Mormonism from a charity to a church. Ref. Source 4
Mormons in Italy Rejoice, Church Granted Country's 'Official' Status
3 August 2012 | The Italian government has granted The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints official status as a church and "partner of the state." This legal status gives the Church greater freedom to do more good, both as a church and as a social institution. Ref. Source 2