Ban on funeral processions in Manduria

Country: Italy

Date of incident: December 15, 2024


The mayor of Manduria, Gregorio Pecoraro, has approved an ordinance banning walking funeral processions. A local councillor is challenging the ban, saying it restricts religious freedom.

City councillor Domenico Sammarco has called for the repeal of an ordinance banning funeral processions in Manduria. "We believe that the decree not only violates the funeral traditions of the citizens, but was also issued in violation of proper administrative procedures.

Surce: rtmweb, la Voce di manduria

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