But the Pope, who wishes all men to be slaves—who demands, of the powerful of the earth, fetters and chains for Italians—the Pope-king does not know Christ: he lies to his religion.
Garibaldi vehemently criticizes the Pope-king, accusing him of betraying Christian principles by seeking to enslave Italians.
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