'Catholic but not too much' — Nearly 80% of Italians identify with the faith, but few regularly go to church

ISOLA DEL GRAN SASSO, Italy -- Two children scribbled petitions to St. Gabriele dell'Addolorata in the vast sanctuary where the young saint is venerated in this central Italian mountain village. Andrea, 6, asked for blessings for his family and pets. Sofia, 9, gave thanks for winning a dance competition.

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