A ban on godparents in the land of the Godfather. 'It has lost all spiritual significance'
Catholic church says tradition has become way to strengthen family – and mob – ties
Source: irishtimes.com
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<p>Church authorities in Sicily have grown concerned that the naming of baptismal godparents has been subordinated to secular concerns of social networking, in extreme cases tied to organized crime. </p>
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Sicily imposes ban on godparents for baptisms
God parenting, church officials said, had fallen to earth as a secular custom between relatives or neighbours and was now a mere method of strengthening family ties
Source: telegraphindia.com
Catholic Church in Sicily Bans Godparents For Now
Part of the Catholic church in Sicily has imposed a three-year prohibition on naming godparents, arguing that the tradition has become merely a way to fortify family ties — and mob ties, too.
Source: nytimes.com