No tattoos or piercings: new rules for Vatican employees

[Michie]

With the publication of new regulations, Pope Francis has made it clear that employees of the Fabric of St. Peter must profess the Catholic faith, wear decent and appropriate clothing, and not have visible tattoos or piercings, among other requirements.

The Office of the Holy See has published a chirograph of Pope Francis on the Statute and Regulations of the Chapter of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, which determines the norms for the staff of the Fabric of St. Peter, the entity responsible for the conservation and maintenance of St. Peter’s Basilica. A chirograph is an order signed by the pope.

All employees must comply, including the so-called “sampietrini,” those in charge of admittance, surveillance, cleaning, and maintenance of the Vatican basilica.

The document, published on June 29, establishes that employees must “take care of their outward appearance in accordance with the demands and customs of the work environment.”

The Holy Father thus determined that “visible tattoos on the skin and piercings are prohibited.” Likewise, employees must “wear decent clothing appropriate to the activity they are going to perform.”

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No tattoos or piercings: new rules for Vatican employees

With the publication of new regulations, Pope Francis has made it clear that employees of the Fabric of St. Peter must not have visible tattoos or piercings.

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[AlexB23]

With the publication of new regulations, Pope Francis has made it clear that employees of the Fabric of St. Peter must profess the Catholic faith, wear decent and appropriate clothing, and not have visible tattoos or piercings, among other requirements.

The Office of the Holy See has published a chirograph of Pope Francis on the Statute and Regulations of the Chapter of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, which determines the norms for the staff of the Fabric of St. Peter, the entity responsible for the conservation and maintenance of St. Peter’s Basilica. A chirograph is an order signed by the pope.

All employees must comply, including the so-called “sampietrini,” those in charge of admittance, surveillance, cleaning, and maintenance of the Vatican basilica.

The document, published on June 29, establishes that employees must “take care of their outward appearance in accordance with the demands and customs of the work environment.”

The Holy Father thus determined that “visible tattoos on the skin and piercings are prohibited.” Likewise, employees must “wear decent clothing appropriate to the activity they are going to perform.”

Continued below.

No tattoos or piercings: new rules for Vatican employees

With the publication of new regulations, Pope Francis has made it clear that employees of the Fabric of St. Peter must not have visible tattoos or piercings.

www.catholicnewsagency.com

What about for Christians who have turned away from tattoos, but can not afford tattoo removal? Will the Vatican cover the cost of removing tats? Luckily, I have no tats or piercings, and will never get any of those, but this is a little harsh.

 

[JSRG]

What about for Christians who have turned away from tattoos, but can not afford tattoo removal? Will the Vatican cover the cost of removing tats? Luckily, I have no tats or piercings, and will never get any of those, but this is a little harsh.

The reference to "visible tattoos" indicates to me that you can have a tattoo as long as you cover it up with clothes. Not sure how someone could do that if it's on their face, though. On the other hand, tattoos on the face are generally pretty uncommon.

 

[AlexB23]

The reference to "visible tattoos" indicates to me that you can have a tattoo as long as you cover it up with clothes. Not sure how someone could do that if it's on their face, though. On the other hand, tattoos on the face are generally pretty uncommon.

That is true. Face tattoos are rare.

 

[Michie]

The reference to "visible tattoos" indicates to me that you can have a tattoo as long as you cover it up with clothes. Not sure how someone could do that if it's on their face, though. On the other hand, tattoos on the face are generally pretty uncommon.

You know there is make-up for that to cover that type of tattoo.

 

[RileyG]

That is true. Face tattoos are rare.

I've seen them from time to time with customers at work. I always think that person as "tough" and not someone who wants to be messed with. Looks can be deceiving though.

 

[RileyG]

You know there is make-up for that to cover that type of tattoo.

I don't understand why someone would want to get a tattoo on their face because you really can't hide it. It's essentially stating Look at me! Look at me! IDK.

 

[RileyG]

I think the ruling is fair. You should have a clean, modest look at work, especially if it is somewhere sacred.

 

[Michie]

I don't understand why someone would want to get a tattoo on their face because you really can't hide it. It's essentially stating Look at me! Look at me! IDK.

I think Kat Von D put the make-up out.

 

[AlexB23]

I've seen them from time to time with customers at work. I always think that person as "tough" and not someone who wants to be messed with. Looks can be deceiving though.

That is true. There are some tatted folks who are nicer than ever.

 

[FaithT]

With the publication of new regulations, Pope Francis has made it clear that employees of the Fabric of St. Peter must profess the Catholic faith, wear decent and appropriate clothing, and not have visible tattoos or piercings, among other requirements.

The Office of the Holy See has published a chirograph of Pope Francis on the Statute and Regulations of the Chapter of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, which determines the norms for the staff of the Fabric of St. Peter, the entity responsible for the conservation and maintenance of St. Peter’s Basilica. A chirograph is an order signed by the pope.

All employees must comply, including the so-called “sampietrini,” those in charge of admittance, surveillance, cleaning, and maintenance of the Vatican basilica.

The document, published on June 29, establishes that employees must “take care of their outward appearance in accordance with the demands and customs of the work environment.”

The Holy Father thus determined that “visible tattoos on the skin and piercings are prohibited.” Likewise, employees must “wear decent clothing appropriate to the activity they are going to perform.”

Continued below.

No tattoos or piercings: new rules for Vatican employees

With the publication of new regulations, Pope Francis has made it clear that employees of the Fabric of St. Peter must not have visible tattoos or piercings.

www.catholicnewsagency.com

What does this mean? Also, “special care will be taken to observe the pontifical secret, in accordance with current regulations.”

 

[FaithT]

What about for Christians who have turned away from tattoos, but can not afford tattoo removal? Will the Vatican cover the cost of removing tats? Luckily, I have no tats or piercings, and will never get any of those, but this is a little harsh.

I have tattoos (all Christian related) and three piercings in each ear. Guess I won’t be working at the Vatican, lol.

 

[FaithT]

That is true. Face tattoos are rare.

Mine isn’t on my face.

 

[FaithT]

You know there is make-up for that to cover that type of tattoo.

I used some of that before my daughter’s wedding and it didn’t work very well. The tattoo was still visible and it looked like I was wearing makeup on my arm.

 

[AlexB23]

Mine isn’t on my face.

That is good

 

[AlexB23]

I have tattoos (all Christian related) and three piercings in each ear. Guess I won’t be working at the Vatican, lol.

Yeah, sad stuff.

 

[Michie]

What does this mean? Also, “special care will be taken to observe the pontifical secret, in accordance with current regulations.”

It’s a code of confidentiality in accordance with Canon Law.

https://www.iuscangreg.it/pdf/PCPM_Visioli_segreto%20pontificio_ENG_07-05-2020.pdf

 

[Michie]

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ROME – Back in 2018, Pope Francis famously insisted the Church should not be “afraid” of the tattoos many young people sport, saying that priests actually can learn from them because they often communicate something important about the personality of the wearer.

“It’s important not to be scared. With young people, one should never be scared. Never,” he said at the time.

It turns out, however, that the pontiff’s seemingly benign view of tattoos doesn’t extend to his own workforce in the Vatican. New rules for employees of St. Peter’s Basilica issued June 29 specify that personnel may not have visible tattoos or piercings, and theoretically could be suspended if they do.

The new provisions were part of a twin set of new statutes released on Saturday, which the feast day of Sts. Peter and Paul, one governing the Fabbrica di San Pietro, meaning the administration of the basilica, and the other its “chapter,” referring to a body of retired priests who assist in liturgical and sacramental life.

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Pope who once advised learning from tattoos bans them in the Vatican

New rules for employees of St. Peter’s Basilica issued June 29 specify that personnel may not have visible tattoos or piercings, and theoretically could be suspended if they do.

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[AlexB23]

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ROME – Back in 2018, Pope Francis famously insisted the Church should not be “afraid” of the tattoos many young people sport, saying that priests actually can learn from them because they often communicate something important about the personality of the wearer.

“It’s important not to be scared. With young people, one should never be scared. Never,” he said at the time.

It turns out, however, that the pontiff’s seemingly benign view of tattoos doesn’t extend to his own workforce in the Vatican. New rules for employees of St. Peter’s Basilica issued June 29 specify that personnel may not have visible tattoos or piercings, and theoretically could be suspended if they do.

The new provisions were part of a twin set of new statutes released on Saturday, which the feast day of Sts. Peter and Paul, one governing the Fabbrica di San Pietro, meaning the administration of the basilica, and the other its “chapter,” referring to a body of retired priests who assist in liturgical and sacramental life.

Continued below.

Pope who once advised learning from tattoos bans them in the Vatican

New rules for employees of St. Peter’s Basilica issued June 29 specify that personnel may not have visible tattoos or piercings, and theoretically could be suspended if they do.

cruxnow.com

I am not a theologian, but no one will locked out of heaven for having a tattoo, though the Bible does say one must not get markings on their skin. God has so many rules, it is not even funny, but it goes to show how we must strive to live a blameless life and how we need Jesus to cleanse of of our sins. Luckily, I will never get a tattoo.

Leviticus 19:28 (NIV): "Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the Lord."

 

[Michie]

I am not a theologian, but no one will locked out of heaven for having a tattoo, though the Bible does say one must not get markings on their skin. God has so many rules, it is not even funny, but it goes to show how we must strive to live a blameless life and how we need Jesus to cleanse of of our sins. Luckily, I will never get a tattoo.

Leviticus 19:28 (NIV): "Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the Lord."

Yeah I don’t think the pope is calling tattoos an exclusion to Heaven. He just seems to think they are not professional looking in that work environment.