St. Peter’s Square fountains being shut off due to drought

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican says it is shutting off all its fountains, including those in St. Peter’s Square, because of Italy’s drought.
Vatican Radio on Monday said the decision is linked with Pope Francis’ teachings on the environment. The pope has decried wasteful practices and praised clean drinking water as vital for both people and the environment.
Meteorologists say spring 2017 was Italy’s third-driest in some 60 years. The drought has put Rome at risk f