Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
World
William Mata

Anger in Italy over 'blasphemous' Nativity scene that shows Jesus with two mothers

A nativity scene that depicts baby Jesus with two mothers has been met with a polarising reaction and a petition after being unveiled in a church near Naples.

The Mary and Mary set piece, sans Joseph, is now pride of place in the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, in the Avellino village of Capocastello di Mercogliano - in Italy’s south west. 

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.