Vatican condemns all forms of violence that attack art


Monsignor Rino Fisichella condemns all forms of violence that undermine the preservation of works of art. And he calls for sustainable and responsible tourism.

In a Vatican document on tourism, the Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, Monsignor Rino Fisichella, took a stance on eco-vandals, speaking out against their actions. “In caring for works of art, which for centuries have been the patrimony of humanity and which become a destination for tourists from around the world, it is useful to reiterate that their protection is the responsibility of all, and for this reason any form of violence that attacks their preservation must be condemned with conviction,” he wrote.

And he calls for sustainable and responsible tourism in which there is also room for Christian hospitality.

“I express the greatest satisfaction with the wise words of Monsignor Rino Fisichella, which are absolutely convergent with the concepts I have been expressing since the phenomenon of attacks on works of art and architectural sites became apparent,” commented Minister of Culture Gennaro Sangiuliano. “The preservation of the Planet and nature in its multifaceted entities is close to everyone’s heart. Sustainability is a priority. But those who attack art strike at nature because, by virtue of the anthropization of the landscape, some places, as the years go by, are an integral part of our cities. The ones that, unfortunately, are happening with some frequency are just vandalism.”

Vatican condemns all forms of violence that attack art
Vatican condemns all forms of violence that attack art


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