Italian Priest Shelters Churchgoers During Milan Protest, Responds to Rude Gesture
A 65-year-old priest in Milan sheltered churchgoers, tourists and other residents inside the Church of Sant’Alessandro di Zebedia as protests unfolded nearby. Father Giannicola Maria Simone said he stepped outside after demonstrators moved closer to the church. A protester made a rude hand gesture at him, and the priest responded in kind while ushering people indoors. The moment was captured on video and spread online. The priest said he did not intend to provoke violence and has no regrets about his reaction. He also raised concerns about youth violence and social isolation.
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