An Italian TV presenter has been criticized for wearing a crucifix and rosary beads while reading the news.
According to Daily Express, Marina Nalesso, 44, has worn the religious accessories on several occasions during broadcasts on Italy's state-owned channel TG1. The Venetian journalist, now based in Rome, often presents the 1.30pm slots.
She said her reason for wearing them was 'for faith and to make a statement'. More photos below
However, Marina Nalesso was slammed on social media by people saying she should keep her religious symbols for private occasions.
Her biggest attacker was Silvio Viale, a radical atheist and member of the Democratic Party in Turin.
He wrote on Twitter:
Another critic wrote:
Another tweeter who was critical of her actions said:
Others moved to defend the journalist for her decision, one Twitter user wrote: “Veil yes… but crucifix no?”
RAI, the country's national public broadcasting company, permits religious symbols to be worn by newsreaders, despite demands from some quarters to have them banned.
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