(ANSA) - Padua, March 21 - Thousands of people attended an
anti-mafia march organised by the Libera and Avviso Pubblico
organisations in Padua on Thursday.
Marchers from all over Italy, including very many young
people, marched through the centre of town bearing flags and
banners.
The march was led by the relatives of mafia victims, holding
the victims' photos, and by the founder and president of Libera,
Father Luigi Ciotti.
Also attending were Prefect Renato Franceschelli, Mayor
Sergio Giordani, and National Anti-Mafia Prosecutor Federico
Cafiero De Raho.
There were other events across Italy marking the 23rd Day of
Memory for Innocent Mafia Victims, including a big event in
Palermo.
President Sergio Mattarella said "we must free Italian
society from the mafia"
Thousands attend anti-mafia march
Led by Father Ciotti, De Raho and victims' relatives