A local Italian group launched an online petition urging Pope Francis, the Vatican and others to stop the "fir tree-icide."

Cutting down 40 fir trees for Christmas decoration The Vatican and the Municipality of Ledro have agreed to cut down 40 fir trees, some of which are centuries-old, with heights reaching up to 30 meters. These trees are to be transported to Rome using a ...

There might not be a Christmas tree in St. Peter's Square this year. Although the Vatican had its eye on a majestic Norway spruce from northern Italy, this may not come to fruition. Residents of the mountain community of Ledro,