'Romeo and Juliet': Vatican bank reportedly fires couple who flouted staff marriage ban

Newlyweds nicknamed ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by Italian media had both refused to resign so other could keep job

The rule, which also bars staff from marrying someone employed by another Vatican institution, was made public only after disgruntled employees shared details with the Italian press. File picture: AP Photo/Andrew Medichini

A man and woman have reportedly been fired from their jobs at the Vatican bank because they flouted a ban on marriage between employees.

The young couple, nicknamed “Romeo and Juliet” by the Italian media, got married in August, believing they might be spared as the draconian rule had not begun to be enforced until September. Instead, the newlyweds were given 30 days for one to resign so the other could keep their job.