VATICAN CITY (Michael Haynes/LifeSiteNews) — A man was arrested by Vatican police yesterday after he jumped onto the High Altar in St. Peter’s Basilica and kicked off the historic candelabra along with the altar cloths.
Late Friday evening local time, footage emerged on social media of a man standing on top of the High Altar in the Vatican and kicking the six candle-sticks down onto the floor. The man proceeded to throw the altar cloths onto the floor.
At this point, Vatican security guards seized hold of the man and took him into their custody.
BREAKING: A man, reportedly Romanian, broke through barriers at the Vatican today and kicked the candles and altar cloths off the high altar.
Footage was posted earlier today on social media. pic.twitter.com/e3qk4PV12r— Michael Haynes 🇻🇦 (@MLJHaynes) February 7, 2025
