(ANSA) - Rome, July 4 - The Italian Bishops' Conference (CEI)
on Wednesday hailed the government's new ban on advertising for
gambling as a "sign of civility".
CEI spokesman Father Ivan Maffeis recalled the Church's work
against gambling addiction and said "we welcome as a sign of
civility the government decree that puts an end to ads on
gambling".
The government's so-called 'dignity decree' aims to curb
advertising on gambling and stop top actors and personalities
fronting ads.
Italy has seen a surge in gambling addiction despite a fall
in purchasing power over the last few years.
photo: a rally against gambling addiction
Gambling ad ban 'sign of civility' - CEI (3)
Church has been fighting gambling addiction