A man climbed onto the high altar of St Peter’s Basilica and hurled ... This is one of holiest symbols in the Catholic religion, and was roped off from ordinary visitors. ANSA said that the ...

A Virginia Catholic bishop says the desecration of the main altar in St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday points to a larger worldwide trend of attacks against Catholics. "What took place at Saint ...

Rome (CNN) — A man has caused minor damage at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican after jumping onto the main altar and knocking ... takes place during the Catholic Church’s jubilee year ...