The incident occurred on Thursday as the unidentified man stood unclothed on the main altar of St Peter's Basilica.
A desecrated Vatican altar underwent purification after a man jumped on it naked in a form of protest against the war in Ukraine earlier this week., stripping off his clothes and revealing an inscription on his back saying:"Save children of Ukraine".
A prayer service known as a penitential rite to cleanse the holy table was conducted by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, the basilica's archpriest, other priests and members of the faithful. The service, required by a set of religious regulations called Canon law, included the altar being blessed with holy water.
Mr Gambetti condemned the naked man, saying he had committed an"inappropriate, truly regrettable gesture" to bring attention to the victims of war.The man, who was Polish, was handed over to Italian police who issued an expulsion order requiring him to leave Italy, Vatican News reported. A Vatican source said at the time of the incident the man had self-inflicted cuts on his body from his fingernails.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Ukraine war: Teens used to report Russian propagandaChildren as young as 16 are working at TV channels in occupied Ukraine, spouting Russian propaganda.
Consulte Mais informação »
Ukraine war latest: China issues nuclear safety warning; Russia evacuates thousands as 'two killed' in shellingA man with 'fingernail cuts' on his body stripped off his clothes and climbed onto a holy altar in Vatican City; a Russian official says shells struck villages in Bryansk overnight as the war increasingly spills over the border.
Consulte Mais informação »
Ukraine gets its F-16sWhether the jets really are the game-changer that the Ukrainians appear to believe is questionable
Consulte Mais informação »
Explosions in occupied port city caused by Ukraine shelling, claims RussiaExplosions in occupied port city caused by Ukraine shelling, claims Russia...
Consulte Mais informação »