Tuscan regional assembly rejects motion to hang crucifix

(ANSA) - Florence, June 8 - Tuscany's regional assembly on Wednesday rejected a motion by the rightwing Northern League party to hang a crucifix in the assembly hall, with the Democratic Party (PD) vote striking down the motion, ANSA sources said.
    "The crucifix is the civil heritage of all Italians, because it is clearly the sign of the Christian identity of our country and Europe," said Northern League councillor Matteo Casucci, who brought the motion.
    Despite the rejection of his motion by the PD, Casucci said the vote showed a "significant break" within the assembly's party ranks, citing abstentions by four PD councillors and regional assembly president Eugenio Giani, also of the PD.