News by email Donate

Suggestions

Top Stories

Most Read

Popular Videos

vatican-protest-main_article_image.png
World News

Vatican 'to try' man who scaled roof

Marcello di Finizio has been held in one of the two police cells in the Vatican after he scaled St. Peter's Basilica to protest against laws that he claims lost him his business.

The 47-year-old has climbed onto the building five times in recent years and most recently spent the night of December 21 on the ledge above where Pope Francis was due to give his Christmas address.

Gian Piero Milano, the man in charge of prosecutions in the Vatican State, said he would formerly request that Mr di Finizio stand trial.

It's now up to a judge to decide if this should go ahead.

A Monthly Gift Of $11 Makes A World Of Difference

In a world of fake news there’s never been a greater need for quality Christian journalism. Premier’s mission is to provide the Church with the most up to date and relevant news, told from a Christian perspective. But we can’t do it without you.

Unlike many websites we haven't put up a paywall — we want to keep our journalism free at the point of need and as open as we can. Premier’s news output takes a lot of time, money and hard work to produce. No one in the USA is sharing news like we are across radio, magazines and online so please help us to continue that today.

For a monthly gift of $11 or more we’d also be able to send you a free copy of the brand new Premier Bible, a wonderful Anglicised version of the NLT packed with exclusive bonus content, reading plan and resources to help you get the most out of scripture.

Your monthly support will make a world of difference. Thank you.

Support Us
Continue the conversation on our Facebook page

Related Articles

Sign up to our newsletter to stay informed with news from a Christian perspective.

News by email

Connect

Donate

Donate