A man inspects a street damaged by the earthquake in Norcia, Italy, Nov 2, 2016. EPA
ROME: An Italian priest has said the recent earthquakes that have shaken the country, killing hundreds and leaving tens of thousands homeless, were “divine punishment” for gay civil unions, earning the Vatican’s wrath.
Father Giovanni Cavalcoli, a theologian known for his hardline views, made the comments on Oct 30, the day central Italy was struck by a 6.6-magnitude quake -- the most powerful to hit the country in 36 years -- according to Italian media.
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