Summary
A video shows a man urinating on a sacred altar in St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. The man, identified as having a severe mental disability, was detained by Vatican police and handed over to Italian authorities. The incident has sparked international criticism and concerns about security at religious sites.
Key Facts
- A man urinated on the Altar of Confession in St. Peter's Basilica.
- The event happened at 9:30 a.m. local time on a Friday.
- Vatican police detained the man, who has a serious mental disability, and turned him over to Italian authorities.
- The Altar of Confession is considered one of the holiest sites in Catholicism, located above the tomb of the first Pope.
- There is international concern and outcry regarding the security of major religious sites.
- A video of the incident has gained over 2.4 million views on social media.
- Italian media reported that Pope Leo XIV was "shocked" by the incident.
