1958 Press Photo Signor Umberto Righetti, a Protestant Minister

The Walled-Up Pastor Is Now Free. Signor Umberto Righetti, a Protestant Minister, at Fondi, Southern Italy, who was walled-up in a two-room flat for four days by his Roman Catholic landlady, has now been freed. The entrance which was blocked up, has now been opened up. The Minister, who had refused to leave- had been given food by his congregation who passed it up his window by bucket. Keystone Photo Shows:- Signor Righetti pictured at the window of his walled-up flat - at Fondi, Italy.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.

Photo is dated 5-10-1958.

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