Did Garibaldi really say 'The Papacy is a cancer on the breast of Italy.'?

Garibaldi Quote Source & Citation:

The Papacy is a cancer on the breast of Italy.

— Garibaldi Modern · Italian unification hero

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"The Vatican is a den of thieves."

"The French are our natural enemies."

"The cause of the people is the cause of God."

"The Austrians are the oppressors of Italy."

"The people are sovereign."

A strong anti-clerical statement, reflecting his opposition to the temporal power of the Pope.

Date: Undated, but consistent with his views on the Papal States.

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