Italian Mafia's New Target: Pope Francis?

  • Thread starter Thread starter MarcoPolo
  • Start date Start date
Status
Not open for further replies.
M

MarcoPolo

Guest
Pope Francis’ anti-corruption stance could put him at risk from “the most dangerous, most unified, and most difficult to penetrate” mafia clan in Italy, an Italian prosecutor tells the Washington Post. As “Pope Francis is dismantling centers of economic power in the Vatican,” mobsters are “nervous and agitated” that their dealings with corrupt bishops could come to an end, says prosecutor Nicola Gratteri…
Newser
 
Does this mean they would target the Pope himself? I realize the Mafia is not exactly the nicest group of people, but I also thought they had a certain code of honor which included women, children, the elderly, and priests. Maybe not, for even the Mafia is not what it used to be!
 
meltzerboy said:
Does this mean they would target the Pope himself? I realize the Mafia is not exactly the nicest group of people, but I also thought they had a certain code of honor which included women, children, the elderly, and priests. Maybe not, for even the Mafia is not what it used to be!
Click to expand...
This is somewhat different. The 'Ndrangheta are from Calabria, and are much more violent than the Mafia, who are Sicilian. It’s like the difference between the Crips and MS-13.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top