Acri curfew controversy and Pope Leo XIV's message to San Marino

In Acri, Italy, the local administration faced criticism following the issuance and rapid revocation of Municipal Ordinance n. 21. The order, which imposed a nighttime curfew on minors under 14, was rescinded the following day via Ordinance n. 22. The measure was a response to disturbances and a brawl during the Notte Bianca event, but critics argue the generalized curfew was an ineffective, impulsive reaction to localized issues involving noise and alcohol consumption near the municipal villa.

In San Marino, Pope Leo XIV addressed local authorities regarding the nature of freedom. He emphasized that true liberty is realized through communion, dialogue, and responsibility toward others rather than through individualism. The Pope noted that civil and political freedom must be rooted in personal dignity and human rights, warning against political or economic structures that claim to represent freedom but instead lead to oppression.