Vatican VIP tent controversy: Il Messaggero criticizes proximity to Pope

Italian newspaper Il Messaggero reports that officials and celebrities were seated near the Pope's stage while ordinary faithful waited hours in the sun during a papal mass. The incident highlights internal Vatican organizational criticism and potential reputational risk for the Holy See, though no policy or market impact is evident.

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