Environmental activists in Italy are opposing the felling of a centuries-old Christmas tree in the Vatican.
Raluca Ioana Draghici
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<p>Nicknamed the 'Green Giant', the 29-meter-tall tree is to be cut down in a forest in the Ledro valley, despite opposition from activists. They have sent an open letter to Pope Francis, signed by more than 40,000 people, calling for the felling to stop.
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SOMAȚII și tensiuni în jurul bradului de Crăciun de la Vatican. Papa Francisc are de luat o decizie grea: "Îi cerem Sfinției Sale să evite tăierea"
Scandal din cauza tradițiilor de Crăciun.Un brad de 200 de ani stârnește dispute între Vatican și ecologiști
Campaigners in Italy urge pope to stop 'sacrifice' of 200-year-old tree for Xmas
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