'Pope shocked': tourist urinates on Vatican altar during Holy Mass

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A man has sparked outrage after urinating on the Altar of Confession inside St Peter’s Basilica during Holy Mass in front of stunned tourists and worshippers. This video includes ACM-produced voiceover powered by AI.

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00:00A tourist has caused international outrage after urinating on the altar of confession inside St

00:11Peter's Basilica during a holy mass in Vatican City. The 9 a.m. mass was underway when the

00:17shocking act occurred inside the world's largest church, a place that draws millions of pilgrims

00:22each year. St Peter's Basilica, completed in 1626, is regarded as one of the holiest sites

00:29in Catholicism and a key symbol of the Vatican's religious authority. Local news reports said

00:34Pope Francis was shocked when informed of the incident, however authorities have yet to

00:39confirm if the man has been arrested or charged.

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