Newborn abandoned under the crucifix in a church in Rome

A newborn baby left inside a plastic shopping bag under the crucifix near the altar of a church in Rome. A parishioner who noticed that there was a child inside that abandoned bag was a parishioner who raised the alarm, triggering emergency services. Ares 118 personnel and the police arrived on site and started investigations to trace who abandoned the child.

According to initial medical assessments, the baby was born approximately 24-48 hours earlier and was in good general condition. After the initial assistance, he was transported to the San Camillo-Forlanini hospital for the necessary checks and treatment. Investigators analyzed the cameras of the church of San Gregorio Magno, in the Portuense area. From the videos you would see a hooded person, probably a woman, leave the child inside a shopping bag under the crucifix, and then walk away. The carabinieri of the Villa Bonelli station and the Radiomobile Unit are now acquiring footage from the area cameras that may have filmed the same person during the escape route or as he arrived at the parish of Piazza Certaldo.

Meanwhile, the management of Ares 118 wanted to extend "the most sincere thanks to all the professionals who, with promptness, competence and a great sense of responsibility, ensured timely intervention and attentive care for the newborn". "Their commitment - underlined Ares - testifies, once again, to the value of the daily work of the operators and their ability to respond with humanity and professionalism even to the most delicate situations".