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Vatican Accused of Cover-Up in Teenage Girl’s Kidnapping

by fdvent1 (online) Posted on April 5, 2012

@import url(http://www.google.com/cse/api/branding.css); Custom Search The Vatican has been accused of hiding the truth about the disappearance of teenager Emanuela Orlandi nearly 30 years ago. Giancarlo Capaldo, a senior prosecutor who is investigating the case, said he had found evidence that … Continue reading →

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Police Arrest Mafia Godmother “The Blonde”

by fdvent1 (online) Posted on March 31, 2012

Italian police have arrested a 56-year-old woman nicknamed “The Blonde” on suspicion of ordering at three mafia killings. “She was a real regent of the clan, including taking decisions on executions to be carried out,” said Mario Parente, deputy head … Continue reading →

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Vatican Bishop: “Mafia Is Anti-human And Anti-religious”

by fdvent1 (online) Posted on March 31, 2012

The Vatican has announced a harder line against the Mafia during a 2-day conference in Palermo, Sicily. Bishop Antonino Raspanti admitted that the church "has not condemned strongly enough" the mafia in the past. But "things have changed," he said, … Continue reading →

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