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Vatican Treasures Recovered After Rome Theft
A Vatican theft near Rome ends with four arrests after Italian police traced the stolen sacred objects valued at over one million lire. The haul included the St. Peter’s ring and a sapphire and an altar service of gold. A former shoemaker, Mariano Stella, is seen as a principal in the plot. Six workers tied to palace repairs are also detained.
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