Vatican court hits climate activists with tough fines

"The Vatican, which is one of the world's last remaining absolute monarchies, proves by this verdict how hypocritical it is," the group said. 

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During their protest in August 2022, Goffi and Viero unfurled a banner reading "Last Generation. No gas, no coal" under the marble statue, which was not touched. (File Photo)
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Two climate protesters who glued themselves to the base of an ancient sculpture in the Vatican Museums have been ordered to pay damages of 28,000 euros ($30,250), activists said Tuesday.

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