Female TV Presenter Comes Under Fire For Wearing A Crucifix & Rosary Beads On Air. PICS

An Italian presenter has been criticised for wearing a crucifix and rosary beads while reading the news. Marina Nalesso, 44, has worn the religious accessories on
several occasions during broadcasts on Italy's state-owned channel TG1.

The Venetian journalist, now based in Rome, said her reason for wearing them was 'for faith and to make a statement', according to the Daily Express.

RAI, the country's national public broadcasting company, permits religious symbols to be worn by newsreaders, despite demands from some quarters to have them banned.