A cherub bearing a striking resemblance to Italy's Premier Giorgia Meloni has ignited a minor scandal, intertwining church and state, after its appearance in a historic Roman basilica.
The unexpected depiction, part of recent renovations at the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Lucina, prompted immediate investigations from both the diocese of Rome and the Italian Culture Ministry. Their swift and stern responses followed the publication of photographs of the 'Meloni-esque' cherub in national newspapers, underscoring a clear intolerance for perceived profanity within a sacred space.
