Proper noun
Roman question
Alternative letter-case form of Roman Question
Roman Question
(historical) The political dispute between the Italian government and the Roman Catholic Church, which lasted from 1861 to 1929, concerning control of Rome.
Brown, Joseph Severn: A Life, p. 282-83 Although the official position of the British government on "The Roman Question" was neutrality and nonintervention, Severn often took diplomatic action that his superiors viewed as exceeding his mandate as Consul. Source: Internet
All is safe." citation Proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy Roman Question main Mazzini was discontent with the perpetuation of monarchical government and continued to agitate for a republic. Source: Internet
Between 1861 and 1929 the status of the Pope was referred to as the "Roman Question". Source: Internet