A church nativity scene which features two mothers of the Baby Jesus, instead of the conventional Mary and Joseph figurines, has sparked anger among conservative Catholics and politicians in Italy.
Italy’s Culture Ministry has opened a curious show dedicated to the life and works of J.R.R. Tolkien and perhaps a new front in the culture wars. It’s “beautiful.” Just ask the prime minister.
The inquiry will also investigate the disappearance of another 15-year-old girl at roughly the same time, Mirella Gregori, whose case long has been linked to that of Orlandi.