An immigrant in Italy caused minor damage at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican after jumping onto the main altar and knocking over a 19th-century candelabra, worth several thousand dollars. Video posted on X shows the individual climbing onto the altar, which is used for major liturgical celebrations presided over by Pope Francis. He’s seen pulling off the altar cloth before being stopped by security in front of stunned tourists. The altar is …
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