Portugal 's government contacts the Holy See before announcing vacation days . The Vatican objects to the elimination of Corpus Christi and All Saints ' Day . Two civil holidays will also be cut , the Vatican says . Portugal is trying to rebuild its struggling economy .
Portugal 's government consults the Holy See before canceling vacation days . The Vatican agrees to the elimination of Corpus Christi and All Saints ' Day . Two civil holidays will also be cut , the government says . Portugal is trying to boost its struggling economy .