Outrage in Rome Over 'Gay' Christmas Lights

An unholy row has broken out in the Eternal City due to the gay rainbow-flag theme for the Christmas lights on the main shopping street that were switched on Friday. City assemblywoman Imma Battaglia said she and mayor Ignazio Marino had decided to send a message with the multi-coloured lights, which ripple for a kilometre and a half (0.9 miles) of the bustling Via del Corso. Battaglia, who also leads a gay rights campaign group, said the lights were ...