Employees at St. Peter’s Basilica may not have visible tattoos or piercings, and theoretically could be suspended if they do, according to new rules issued on 29 June.
The new rules also require basilica employees to “commit to adhering to principles of exemplary religious and moral conduct", including not cohabitating outside of marriage. Employees must not have a criminal record, and must be both baptised and confirmed in the Catholic Church. They must also produce a letter from a parish priest testifying to their good standing.
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Vatican issues strict new rules for employees, from tattoos and piercings to cohabitation
employees at st. peter’s basilica may not have visible tattoos or piercings, and theoretically could be suspended if they do, according to n...
Crux Staff
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