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A man was detained after urinating on the altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

Gabriel Dumitrache

12 October 2025, 06:28

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The incident took place on Friday, when the man urinated on the altar, shocking the worshippers. The Vatican gendarmes quickly apprehended him, and the area was closed for cleaning. This is the latest in a series of acts of vandalism in the basilica, raising questions about the security of the site. The Vatican gendarmerie, responsible for security, is collaborating with Italian authorities for the criminal prosecution of the incidents.

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