Despite the lights and the sound of Christmas bells, it’s hard to ignore the police presence near places of worship on New Year’s Eve.
Like every year, the festivals were placed under close surveillance. For the faithful who come to attend Christmas Mass, it is often a harsh reminder of reality.
The armed soldiers patrol all night around the churches, with a single watchword: visibility and deterrence. And, even if the device reassures the faithful, it spoils the party a little.