Man Urinates on Sacred Altar at St Peter's Basilica During Holy Mass: Security Incident at Vatican

Oct 12, 2025 10:15 pm CST

A disturbing incident occurred at St Peter's Basilica when an unidentified man urinated on the Altar of Confession during morning Mass, shocking hundreds of worshippers. Vatican security immediately removed the individual, with Pope Francis reportedly distressed by the event. This marks the third significant desecration incident at the holy site in recent years, following similar disturbances in February 2023 and June 2023.