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The aim is to explore the reasons behind Jewish conversions to Catholicism in Trieste during 1938-1939.

May 2, 2026Open Access

Conversion Paths of Trieste's Jews in 1938-1939

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The aim is to explore the reasons behind Jewish conversions to Catholicism in Trieste during 1938-1939.
Document analysis of records from the Archiepiscopal Curia of Trieste
Reconstruction of individual conversion paths
Examination of community reactions to conversions
A significant number of Jews converted to Catholicism, including foreign refugees
Detailed personal motivations for conversions were identified
The local Jewish community and Church had varying reactions to these conversions

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Historical analysis reveals conversion motivations of Jews during 1938-1939 in Trieste, highlighting community reactions.

Tullia Catalan (2022) studied this question.

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