The Sciences Po American Foundation is pleased to invite you to a Club 150 Conversation with Mario Del Pero (Professor, Sciences Po Center for History) to discuss his book In the Shadow of the Vatican: Texan Evangelical Missionaries in Cold War Italy on Monday December 1, 2025 [final details TBC].

In In the Shadow of the Vatican: Texan Evangelical Missionaries in Cold War Italy, Mario Del Pero uncovers the overlooked story of a radical anti-Catholic mission from Lubbock, Texas, whose efforts to challenge the Catholic Church’s dominance in Italy—underpinned by Cold War geopolitics and American power—ultimately sparked a major diplomatic crisis, reshaping U.S.-Italian relations and offering timely insights into the complexities of transatlantic influence and religious diplomacy.

Save the date! RSVPs coming soon.

Tickets must be reserved in advance and include drinks and light refreshments:

• General Admission - $35
• Club 150 Members - Complimentary (email tanya@usscpo.org for code)

As always, note that all Alumni of Sciences Po, including foreign exchange students, are welcome to join! Feel free to circulate this invitation to your Sciences Po peers.

We look forward to seeing you then!