Vatican's rule against scattering ashes 'stern and can't be policed'

New rules on cremation are being described as "stern" and impossible to police.

Vatican's rule against scattering ashes 'stern and can't be policed'

New rules on cremation are being described as "stern" and impossible to police.

Yesterday the Vatican reissued a directive warning Catholics that they are not allowed to scatter the ashes of their loved ones, nor to keep them at home.

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