Naked Truth

The Vatican has denounced Italian clothing designers for a new “ethically reprehensible and rationally disgusting” trend: having nude or near-nude models in their fashion shows. “The nude, which once was relegated to life behind closed doors, has acquired the function of aiding the fashion world, of being an instrument of publicity to gain attention for their products,” complained a spokesman in the official Vatican newspaper. (AP) ....I didn’t realize the tourist-attracting statue of David was kept behind “closed” doors. Or the Sistine Chapel. Or....