A 44-year-old man, a healthcare worker from Trecase, was reported by the Carabinieri of the permanent post of the Sanctuary of Pompeii for impersonation and disruption of religious functions.
The man, pretending to be a priest, was administering the sacrament of penance to a group of faithful inside one of the confessionals of the Sanctuary.
The incident took place yesterday morning, when the Carabinieri, during a routine check, noticed the man in cassock while listening to the confessions of the faithful and assigning them penances. The man, who is not a priest, was immediately stopped and reported.
The episode caused a stir among the faithful and visitors of the Sanctuary, who expressed surprise and indignation at what had happened. The man was removed from the Sanctuary and will now have to answer to the charges of impersonation and disturbance of religious functions.
In short
A 44-year-old man, a healthcare worker from Trecase, was reported by the Carabinieri of the Pompeii Sanctuary for impersonation and disruption of duties…
- The man, pretending to be a priest, was administering the sacrament of penance to a group of faithful inside one of the confessionals of the…
- The incident occurred yesterday morning, when the Carabinieri, during a routine check, noticed the man…
- The man, who is not a priest, was immediately stopped and reported.
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A 44-year-old man, a healthcare worker from Trecase, was reported by the Carabinieri of the Pompeii Sanctuary for impersonation…
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The man, pretending to be a priest, was administering the sacrament of penance to a group of faithful inside one of the confessionals of the…
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The incident occurred yesterday morning, when the Carabinieri, during a routine check, noticed the man in clerical clothes while…
It is incredible that a person can pretend to be a priest, this is not only a crime but also disrespect for the faith of the people. I hope there are serious consequences for his behavior.